Hannu is survived by his wife, Eija Lambert and daughter, Melissa Chaulk. He is also survived by his son-in-law, Jason Chaulk. His friends and family will miss him dearly.
Hannu attended Queen’s and York University and University of Toronto where he received Bachelor’s degrees in education and music. Later on in life, he attended Cambrian College where he received a diploma in culinary arts. He was a Finnish-Canadian musician and trailblazer, furthering the prominence of the accordion in Canada and for this, he will be forever remembered and cherished. He worked as a music teacher and musician, never fully retiring from the accordion.
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