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Lisa Beck (&Steve Georas), Heidi B. Schwarz & Steve Beck planted 3 trees in memory of Erick Laine
Monday, May 10, 2021
3 trees were planted in memory of
Erick J. Laine
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Erick will be remembered for so many things: warmth, humor, drive, intuition, community service, adventuresome spirit, Cutco & his Finnish sauna. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Susan Kelley Stevenson and Family planted 3 trees in memory of Erick Laine
Sunday, December 6, 2020
3 trees were planted in memory of
Erick J. Laine
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In honor of one of the kindest, generous souls. You had a vision, shared your experiences, and taught us all how to be better people...RIP Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Tim, Gretchen and Lainie planted 5 trees in memory of Erick Laine
Friday, December 4, 2020
5 trees were planted in memory of
Erick J. Laine
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Erikki will always be in our thoughts and prayers. What a remarkable mentor, leader and friend. Honored to have known him. With love, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Lisa Beck posted a condolence
Monday, May 10, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the extended Laine family (especially Marianne! Erick was truly larger than life! He brightened every room he entered and had an ability to engage with everyone in a meaningful and caring manner. His legacy will live on through the businesses he nurtured, the numerous ways he improved his community (both in Olean and in Cuba, NY), the family and friends he loved and the memories we will all carry with us. There is a Finnish proverb that goes something like this... "If vodka, tar and sauna don't help, the disease leads to death." I guess that time had come - but what a life he left for all of us to emulate!
Lisa Beck & Steve Georas (Rochester & Cuba, NY), Heidi Beck Schwarz (Canandaigua & Ellicottville, NY) and Steve Beck (Dallas, Tx)
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Jack Harned posted a condolence
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Fondly remembering a treasured University of Wisconsin mate and Sigma Phi brother who went on to a life and career of outstanding achievement, I send condolences to his family and Marianne, with happy memories of a reunion in England in the early '80s.
Jack Harned
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
jrh647@aol.com
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Joyce Thornburg posted a condolence
Monday, December 7, 2020
We had the honor of meeting Erick when he was visiting his son (and our friend )Peter in Asheville. I loved his sparkling blue eyes and great sense of humor. Our condolences to Peter and Constance and the entire family. Joyce and Warren Thornburg Asheville NC
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Allison Hendy lit a candle
Sunday, December 6, 2020
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I first met Erick when I was 15 and learned I had been selected to be an exchange student for a one year program and the organization chose me to go to Finland. A neighbor worked at Alcas at the time and arranged for Erick and I to meet since we now had this Finnish connection. He welcomed me graciously to the factory and generously gave me many knives and products to take with me. Fortunately, at that time I was able to safely travel with the cutlery in my packed bags! We were able to meet periodically over the years including a visit to his authentic sauna at Cuba Lake. Sisu is something I learned from the Finnish culture and have embraced it and shared it with my daughter since a young age. He was a great example of Sisu ! He was such a kind, giving, encouraging man and influenced me greatly at that young age. I am grateful to have known him in some capacity. My condolences and thoughts to his family and loved ones. He will be missed. Allison Hendy
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Sunday, December 6, 2020
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The world has lost an amazing man. My heart goes out to his beloved family.
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Creed and Mickie Terry planted a tree in memory of Erick Laine
Saturday, December 5, 2020
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A true leader who cared for every individual. A warm compassionate and fun loving human. Love to his family. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Mark Williams lit a candle
Saturday, December 5, 2020
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Marianne and Erick’s family, my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to you. Thank you for sharing Erick over the years. He truly was a wonderful person. I am so glad I was able to know Erick. Peace be with you. With love, Mark and Patti Williams
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Bob and Kim Donius posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2020
Dear Marianne and family,
Your Erick was a dear man, gracious and kind.
We are holding you in love and prayer and will plant a tree in his memory come spring.
Peace,
Bob and Kim Donius
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Kathy Sader posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2020
Erick was such a caring man. He would come into the Visitors Center and we would only know he was coming because Annie, his little dog, would be running ahead of him. He truly cared about you as he was speaking to you and wanted to know all he could about you. He just made you feel special. He will be truly missed by all of us at Cutco.
Kathy Sader
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Donna Grant lit a candle
Friday, December 4, 2020
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The life of Erik was one of unselfishness, community, family and giving. This man always made anyone he met feel special, flashing that trademark smile and twinkle in his eye. We were blessed and honored to have him take time to serve as Best Man in our wedding, making the day even more memorable with his grand toast.
Days of Erik and Terry running miles around the neighborhood or cross country skiing, not in the country, but around the Olean community, are memorable. Erik lived for the outdoors!
He certainly had a way of sharing his grand vision and drawing you in, always with the goal to make the community he called home, better. Our time as partners in real estate ventures brought us many challenges but ultimately provide great satisfaction that we were doing our part to improve housing in Olean.
Erik’s 87 years spent on this planet were dedicated to what life is supposed to be about: giving, adventure, gratitude, loving, and treasuring. Erik excelled at all of these, never wasting a minute.
He will always be a piece of our hearts and souls!
With Deepest Sympathy,
Terry & Donna Grant
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Jack McGinley Jr Posted Dec 5, 2020 at 5:38 PM
In a different time I would trek from pittsburgh to pay my condolences. I was lucky to know Erik and to have worked with him on The Bona Board of trustees. A class act. Jack McGinley. Marianne. My condolences to you and your family. Jack McGinley jr
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Kristen Laine Posted Dec 6, 2020 at 11:25 PM
Donna -- I have never forgotten learning to cross-country ski with Terry and my father, and then traveling to the Chatauqua Ski Marathon together. Those were some of my favorite times with my dad. Thank you both for your friendship over the years. Kristen Laine
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Jack Lorenz planted a tree in memory of Erick Laine
Friday, December 4, 2020
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Larry A Penman posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, December 4, 2020
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In only 10 days I will be retiring from Cutco after 24 years of dedicated service. I will be able to enjoy time with my Wife, Children, and Grandchildren because of Erick Laine. Thank you Sir. Your were the kind of Man all Men aspire to be. RIP
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COL Charles Ikins (Ret) Posted Dec 5, 2020 at 10:10 AM
A man I greatly admired. I carried the KA-BAR Marine fighting knife he gave me on the Cutco factory floor in two wars and deployments all over the world, including on multiple parachute jumps. The reason my late wife Debbie and I had a sauna installed was because Erick and Marianne hosted us at Cuba Lake and we had so much fun with Erick that night - including rolling in the snow and jumping in the lake - she insisted we needed a sauna. I even learned some Finnish! Travel Well, Erick.
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John Whelpley planted a tree in memory of Erick Laine
Friday, December 4, 2020
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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