In Celebration of

Eric Antti Arold Kauppine

October 5, 1943 - November 18, 2023

Passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the age of 80. Beloved son of the late Antti and Meimi. Loving brother of Rauni and Tarja. Eric, a former teacher, was an avid curler and skier, who loved both cats and dogs and he was known in his neighbourhood as the “Junction Trapper”. He will be missed dearly. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Agricola Finnish Lutheran Church, 25 Old York Mills Rd, North York, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

Guestbook

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Lorraine and Marius Kocenas (Friend)

Entered November 24, 2023

Our deepest condolences for a dear friend

Marius and Lorraine Kocenas

Marco , Beverley & family (Friend)

Entered November 25, 2023 from Aurora

May God bless your soul in heaven. You were a good friend & much respected. You will be missed by all that knew you. May you rest in peace.

Marco (Friend)

Entered November 26, 2023 from Aurora

May God Bless your soul. Rest in peace. Never forgotten thanks for the memories.

Wes Keen (Best Friend)

Entered November 26, 2023 from Etobicoke

You will be greatly missed, Eric. Thank you for being an important part of my life and a true believer in me, and for mentoring me and teaching me the importance of grace and acceptance for those less fortunate. Friends like you are rare.