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WARREN ANTTILA Obituary
Warren loved the outdoors, in particular his camp at Two Island, visiting Gerry and being on Lake Nipigon, and fishing and hunting with a long-standing group of friends at various camps. He enjoyed moose hunting with the Daniels family. He also loved going to his wife's family camp, fishing with his father-in-law, Tim and AJ in the spring and then closing up in the fall. When Warren got his first retriever he started participating in Pat's hobby of dog training. He became a member of Thunder Bay Kennel and Training Club and served as Treasurer for a number of years. He accompanied her to trials as the support team. He loved nature and when in his boat or in the bush was always looking for wildlife or their tracks. He and Pat drove all over the Yukon and Alaska and went to Scotland to hike and explore.
Warren was predeceased by his parents Paul and Verna and his brother Richard. He is survived by his wife Pat, his daughter Candra, his cousins Heather and Susan, his uncle Mikko, David and in-laws Tim (wife Ines) and Candy, nephews and nieces.
Some people say that when you die you walk towards a bright light. Not Warren. He's in his boat speeding across the water. It's sunny and there's a light west wind and small waves. His retrievers are in the bow, ears and fur blowing back, and his rod and tackle in the back. He's looking ahead while still keeping an eye out for an eagle or heron or a moose on the shore. Farewell, Warren.
Drop in Celebration of Life will be Sunday, September 29th from 2-4p.m. at Canine Coaching (Development) 101 Fortune St.
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Raymond Hietapakka
September 30, 2024
Warren was my best friend in Public and High School. I suggested for him to join me working in the paper industry.
bill cella and frank strnad
September 25, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Irene Cole (Baron)
September 24, 2024
My deepest condolences Pat and Candra
carla marie Kowalchuk
September 24, 2024
Life is so precious, but has an ending which is a heavy loss in all of our lives & hearts. I know he was so good to you & the dogs & it will be so lonely without him --- No more suffering for Warren, peace & no pain. Big hug to comfort you during your loss, Pat. I am so glad we're able to assist you for the farewell. Carla M. Kowalchuk & David A. Buchan
iain
September 24, 2024
I met Hog through a friend, George Adomavicius at Queen's university. I knew his family well and went thru Queens with his brother Rimmy. I was in Elrond College at the time on Division Street and we all had a mutual love of wasting time (destressing) by going to the basement to play pinball on the old style machines. Hours of pushing, shaking and swearing were spent together. I lost touch with Hog after Uni and I am sad to hear of his passing. Being an outdoor type I can easily imagine him and his dogs flying across the water in search of the big one.
iain wilkes
George Adomavicius
September 23, 2024
Warren was my best man at my wedding in 1981.
So sorry for your loss.
I will miss him dearly... friends since Queen's U 1971, same 1st yr class
Linda Siczkar
September 23, 2024
Pat I am so sorry for your loss. Big hug from Trusty and I.
Krista Robertson Beange
September 22, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Candra. Thinking of you.
Sharon (woods) Taylor
September 22, 2024
Although our paths have not passed for many years, I am sorry to hear of Warren's passing , at a young age! Our parents(Marg and Cliff Woods) were dear friends of Verna and Paul, Warren's parents.
JoAnn Brown
September 21, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Anttila family. My husband, Lee Brown was a long time friend of Warren and Rick. Lee's family, Walter & Donna Brown, had Walter Brown Jeweller's for many years.
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