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Sorry to hear about the loss of your father Leila. My condolences to yourself and family.
Bruce Pajunen
February 20, 2015


Thunder Bay, Ontario
1933 - 2015
Mr. George Oja, 81 years of age, of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2015 with his wife by his side.George (Yrjo) was born in Haapajarvi, Finland on Friday, October 13, 1933. Arriving in Canada in 1954, he made Port Arthur his lifelong home. He married Pirkko Niemi in...
Read MoreSorry to hear about the loss of your father Leila. My condolences to yourself and family.
Bruce Pajunen
February 20, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about GEORGE. I met George back in 1977 and bought my first vehicle from Him. I ended up buying a total of four vehicles. George was a great person and i will miss him.
Gordon C Belanger
February 15, 2015 | Thunder Bay, ON
I am sorry to hear this news. I only met George a few times but remember him fondly. We have the family in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Chris and Shannon Delaney
Chris Delaney
February 14, 2015 | Seattle, WA
My deepest condolences to the Oja family.
Leila, your dad's memory is one of a Warm and gentle man with a great sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maija Sarkka
February 14, 2015 | Thunder Bay
I worked with George at Lakehead Motors and remember him as a kind and gentle man. I enjoyed his stories and his words of wisdom made me a better sales person. We will all miss you, George.My condolences to the family.
Dominic Fimognari
February 13, 2015 | Thunder Bay, ON
I worked with George for several years at Lakehead Motors!I always remember his words of wisdom and his great sense of humour!A very well respected gentleman!My condolences to all family members and close friends!
Dave Stevens
February 13, 2015 | Thunder Bay, ON
When my Mom was looking for a car in 1985, we were surprised she chose to go to Lakehead Motors, as we had never driven their models before. She was very impressed with George; when he came out and helped her get it started on a cold saturday morning in a parking lot a few weeks later, we were all impressed with George. He sold our family over a half dozen vehicles until he retired, and my Dad always enjoyed taking George for breakfast, even after retirement. He was the best at customer...
February 13, 2015
Many condolences. I will always remember him as a very kind and devoted man. Even though he will be greatly missed, always keep all the wonderful memories in your hearts.
Take care.
Many hugs.
Darlene Gregory
February 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Shelly Hopkins
February 12, 2015 | Murillo, ON