ANDREAS ENDEL PILT

Born March 12, 1915, J ärvamaa, Estonia

Died February 27, 2006, Edmonton, AB

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Laas Leivat Thomas Heinsoo

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(Signed message was sent on the occasion of Andreas Pilt’s 90 th birthday, March 12, 2005)

The Estonian community of Alberta mourns the loss of a special and distinguished member, Andreas Pilt. He was a founder of the Edmonton Estonian Society and played a key leadership role for many decades. He was instrumental in uniting Estonians across the province to retain ties to their cultural heritage. At the same time, he urged acceptance of change so that all could feel included in Estonian celebrations. He contributed regularly to the newsletter ‘AjaKaja’. He was frequently consulted for counsel and encouragement by those who worked to preserve Estonian traditions. Andreas was a gentleman, a true friend and beloved by all who knew him. He is sadly missed and will be remembered. Alberta’s Estonian community is grateful for his generous bequest to the Alberta Estonian Heritage Society.