Born in Karelia, Finland to Ivorii (1933) and Aino (nee Joro; d.1996) Soni. Hemmo immigrated with his family to Timmins Ont. Canada around 1931. Beloved brother of (Helga) Anita Sherin (2009). Loved Uncle of Joanne (Randy), Stephen, Rose and Barb Sherin. Great uncle to Chris and Adrian. Predeceased by wife Susan.
Hemmo left Timmins in his late teens to go West, where he worked as a Longshoreman on the docks in Vancouver until he retired.
The family thanks the caring and compassionate staff of the Finnish Home (Lepokoti) for their care of Hemmo. Appreciations also to his doctors and the staff of the Office of Public Guardian and Trustees in Vancouver.
Interment to take place in London Ontario at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MeM.com for the Sherin family.