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Obituary of Dolores Melba May Niskanen
Dolores Melba-May Vuori-Niskanen, born in Sault St. Marie Ontario on August 16 1931 passed from this physical world in the same way she lived in it, independent, steadfast, and on her own terms on May 5th 2025 at her home in London Ontario.
A warm, spirited, loving mother, spouse, and friend who was proud of her Finnish heritage and actively engaged in that community wherever she lived, including Sault St. Marie, Sudbury, St. Catharines, Toronto, Thunder Bay or London.
At and early age Dolores (called PIKKU by her loving grand parents) discovered dance. This led her to a lifetime of appreciation for this, and all forms of art. Her achievements led her to performances in Finland, Toronto, Sudbury and Thunder Bay.
Dolores was an accomplished choreographer, dance teacher, business women, fundraiser, volunteer, fitness instructor, writer, performer and friend.
Her innate talent and masterful teaching technique grounded in patience and complete understanding of dance as an art form, benefited hundreds of students over her life time. Dolores also had a great appreciation for physical fitness, flexibility, and mindfulness which she practiced daily right to the end.
Though Dolores endured much in her life’s journey, giving back to her community was important and not just going through the motions, it was a responsibility to Dolores, whether it was putting on fashion shows fundraising for Breast Cancer, Orchestra London, it did not matter, it deserved 100% of her focus, time, and effort.
Dolores was predeceased by her Father Hannes Vuori, her Mother Toini Irene Vuori-Kuisma, and Step Father Onni Kuisma. From her first Marriage to Wally Niskanen, her only child Keven In March 2014, and her beloved husband Dr. Allan Paivio June, 2016.
Dolores ashes will join her son Keven, her Mother and Grandparents…… in the Laasko family grave site, in New Greenwood Cemetery Sault St. Marie Ontario.
Dolores leaves behind and will be sadly missed by her dear friends John and Pam Walas who have been by her side in friendship for many years of Dolores’ life journey, the countless friends and students that were inspired by her SISU and her zest for living a full life, especially those who shared her last 23 years at 22 Picton St. London Ontario.Close friends Betty Casey who cared for and comforted her through the difficult days and hours of her final journey, Barbera O’Sullivan, who attended Dolores while she taught her exercise classes twice a week right up to March of this year. Her life long friends Anita Priddle (Sault St.Marie), Henry Huhtanen (Toronto) Jatta Heinonkari (B.C.) and many more I’ve missed, well as her many Friends and students in London.
Dolores will forever live in many hearts.
A celebration of Life will be held in the Common Room at 22 Picton Street, London, on Monday May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Logan Funeral Home (519-433-6181) entrusted with arrangements
Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Dolores
Niskanen.
Rest in Peace….. PIKKU TANSI…..
“Life is like a dance” ( ELAMA ON KUIN TANSI )
Monday May 5 2025
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario
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