Laurel D. Ojala

Laurel Diane (Aho) Ojala, 81 of New Ipswich, NH passed away peacefully, due to illness, with her husband, Tim, holding her hand and her family by her side on July 18, 2025.

Laurel was born on August 12, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan, to Matt and Irma (Heikkila) Aho. She grew up on a family dairy farm in Calumet, MI, with her brother, Chester, and sister, Bonnie. Laurel’s parents were very active in 4H which instilled in her a love for animals and country living. She then taught these values to her children. She would speak of her childhood home with fondness and precious memories. As the years went by she and her family would often visit the farm to see her parents.

Laurel attended the church conventions where she met her future husband, Timothy Ojala. Tim and Laurel were married in Calumet, MI on August 26, 1964 and blessed with 60 years of marriage. They resided in Ashby, MA, until they moved to New Ipswich where they raised their family.

Tim and Laurel owned Kidders Restaurant in New Ipswich from 1985-1990. Afterwards, she opened Sunrise Bakery where she served the community with Finnish nisu and bakery.

Laurel’s love for her family was her priority. She will be dearly missed and remembered by all. Laurel enjoyed visitors, was always welcoming, and had such a warm smile and spirit.

Laurel enjoyed family history and records, poetry, Epoch Times, plants, and her 16 year old dog, Nikki (who passed away two days after her). She enjoyed learning natural health, learning new remedies and sharing what she had learned. Laurel loved to listen to sermons and hymns. She loved Jesus Christ and knew Him as her personal Savior.

Laurel was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister-in-law, Judy Aho.

Laurel is survived by her husband, Tim; her brother Chester Aho of Hancock, MI and sister Bonnie Pollock (with Ed) of Ely, MN. Left behind to grieve are her children: Warren Ojala (with Melissa) Hans Ojala (with Laura) both of New Ipswich NH - Nadine West (with Todd) of Hayti SD, Will Ojala of Greenville NH, Arvi Ojala (with Brenda) of Longwood, NC, Myrna Jussila (with Ben) of Parma, ID, Hannah Rivers of Archdale, NC, Nan West (with Paul) of Hayti, SD, Prudence Ramos (with Dave) of Calumet, MI, Patience Demster (with Kevin) of New Ipswich, NH, Kristel Wooster (with Scott) of New Ipswich, NH. 53 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.

The service will be Friday, July 25, 2025, at Apostolic Lutheran Church, 117 Goen Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071

Visitation is at 10am and service at 11am with lunch provided for all. Burial will be at Central Cemetery, 29 Villa Rd, New Ipswich, NH 03071, at 2pm.