Senyk , Kirsti

Kirsti Tuulikki Senyk (Kilpinen), age 88 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on Sunday, January 29, 2012.

Born in Lahti, Finland on March 20, 1923, Kirsti immigrated to Canada in 1949 and in 1950 married Andrej Senyk. Kirsti was very proud of her Finnish heritage, and active with the Ladies of Kalevala. She enjoyed spending time at her camp at Pike Lake, watching the beautiful sunsets.

Loving mother to Marita (David) Bonk of Sarnia; dear Mummo to grand-daughters Kristin of London and Katie of Ottawa. Kirsti is also survived by brothers Erkki and Reino of Finland. Predeceased by her husband Andy (2010); parents Hella and Jalmari; sister Sivia and brothers Pertti and Raimo.

As Kirsti wished, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 9:30AM in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may memory memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation.