12 messages received
                                                                            
                                            Ray
                                            Sorry to hear of Johns passing
All the best to the family was a smart, funny guy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lance McKenzie , October 13, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            Family
                                            My condolences...didn't know John personally but members of the family...RIP John
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bob Zidar, October 13, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            Paavola Family
                                            Actually never met John, but was good friends with Bro Matti and Sis Maya...so sorry for your loss...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Judy (Cale) Gervais, October 13, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                             Jaana, Briana, Jonas, Ray, Megan and Brendan
                                            Deepest Condolences.  John was extremely proud of his family   He will be missed by many
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        jase, October 13, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            Paavola Family
                                            So sorry to hear of the passing of one of the fun guys in high school.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stan Skalecki & Family, October 14, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            Raimo
                                            So shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. With you and I being 5 years younger, John always seemed to be a giant of a man with his basketball prowess, quick wit and razor-sharp mind. You had to intellectually be on your game to survive a visit to the Paavola home on O'Meara. Let's also not forget the tall, blonde Finnish good looks as well! KL has lost another good one and the world is lesser for it. Ray, you have my most sincere condolences. Take care, good buddy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Robert Ramsay, October 14, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            Jaana, Jonas, Megan and Ray
                                            We extend our sincere condolences on the loss of John. John and a group of us would spend many hours at the Pagoda Restaurant sharing stories. Recently, we reconnected and he talked about his passion as a trainer for your hockey team and his encounter with a couple of bears while picking blueberries.  He was very kind and funny as hell.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Nancy & Sean O'Connor, October 14, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            Paavola Family
                                            Sorry to hear of the passing of John, my deepest condolences. He was a beloved family friend, and I am so glad we got him out for some St. Paddy's drinks this past March! Will miss his sense of humour and chats xo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jenna McNaughton, October 15, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            Ray Paavola
                                            Ray and Family
So sorry to hear of John's passing.
Seen him a couple times after high school but my fondest memories of him are from our high school basketball trips and games.
Rest In Peace John
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RICK BARKER, October 15, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            Paavola family
                                            My condolences to the family. Many great memories of John and the KLCVI Red Devils basketball days. Lots of fun after practices and games. The road trips were a blast. Good teammate and friend. Rest In Peace and may God bless your family.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Robert Valentini, October 15, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            John’s family 
                                            So very sorry to hear this sad news.  I met John at TPR visiting his brother and had great talks and caught up on life.  Prayers and our thoughts are with you all.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tom & Elayne Rosko, October 16, 2021
                                        
                                                                            
                                            John's Family
                                            This is a little late.  I knew John from Lakehead University G-House.  He was my best friend at the school. He was always entertaining, full of wit and humour.  John was one of the Good Guys.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tex, May  3, 2023