Andrea Lynn Pietilainen (nee Korpela)
May 14, 1953 – March 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Andrea Lynn Pietilainen at the age of 71 on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Andrea will be forever missed by her husband Matti, sister Karen (Fred), brother Kalvin (Mary), sister Adrienne and nephew Michael. Also, many extended family and friends in Canada and Finland.
Andrea was born in Port Arthur, On May 14, 1953 to Irma and Sulo Korpela. She attended Pine St. Public School and graduated from PACI. Andrea enjoyed learning and continued her education achieving C.I.M., P.Mgr., C.Mgr. from the Canadian Institute of Management as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hawthorne University. Grade X Pianoforte from Western Ontario Conservatory of Music in 1970.
Playing classical music on her grand piano gave her a lifetime of joy, as did reading biographies of heads of states and politicians. Always attentive to her two shepherds and beagle.
The family would like to thank the professional and compassionate staff at DRHC and Home Care Workers that attended to her needs.
As per Andrea’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private internment will take place this summer.
In lieu of flowers if desired, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Condolences may be posted to www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to the Dryden community Funeral Home,
249 Grand Trunk Ave. Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
