It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matti Alanen, who peacefully departed this world on November 20, 2025, at his home suddenly 4 days before his 75 birthday. Matti left behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to those he cherished.

Born on November 24, 1950, in Jurvu, Finland. Matti was the son of the late Toivo and Terttu Alanen. The family moved to Port Arthur, Ontario in November 1957 to start a new life.

Matti first started working at Bay and Algoma pumping gas as a teenager and then moved onto the Great Lakes in the late 70s as an operator in the Graham area. He went back to Bay and Algoma where he received his mechanics papers in the 80s. He dedicated his career to heavy equipment mechanics for over 35 years to which he received many o

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