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George Arvola

4/13/2016

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May 12, 1948 - April 13, 2016

George was born in Vaasa, Finland and moved to Canada with his family in 1956. He grew up in Sudbury and Toronto but lived in Kitchener for his entire adult life.  George was predeceased by his parents Olavi and Anna-Liisa Arvola. He is survived by his wife Gitta, daughter Susie (Ron), their children Denim and Jada, sister Satu (George) of Oshawa, twin sister Iiris (Ken) of Nanaimo, and nieces Hilkka and Lisa.

George was a lifelong musician and music teacher but primarily a guitarist. He was passionate about music and felt lucky in being able to make it his life's work. George tried to inspire his students with this passion, always hoping that music would bring them joy throughout their lives. At the end of his life he donated his eyes so that two other people could see their world through his eyes.


There will be no service at George's request. Details for a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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Noel Beach
1/26/2018 02:10:38 pm

George and I shared many happy times at RL Beattie Public School and Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School in Sudbury
After he moved to Toronto, we lost touch.
I am sorry to read of his death.

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Rick Walker
6/11/2020 03:47:17 am

I got up today and thought about George. I had a feeling he was gone. Didn't realize it was four years ago. I thought we had emailed more recently than that. He taught me so much about playing the guitar. He also guided me to the best harmony and theory books I have ever come across. When I was studying with him we used to go out for lunch afterwards. It always felt more like friends than teacher and student. He came to say goodbye to me the night before I left Kitchener for Vancouver 29 years ago. He made me the musician that I have become. I owe you a lot George, sorry you're gone R.I.P.

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