Suddenly on Saturday, April 23, 2016, John, in his 59th year. Beloved father of Sandra O’Brien. Dear son of the late Jack and Kathrine Finnerty. Nephew of the late Frank Finnerty. Loving brother of Margaret and Nick Colapinto, Mary and Victor Horan, Theresa Jackson and John Moore, Jim and Judi Finnerty, Barb and Dean Mason, and Pat Finnerty (deceased). Admired uncle of Darrell, Kimberly, Michael, Cynthia, Nicole, Lori, Kelly, Becky, Megan, Connor, and Jacklyn. Cherished great-uncle of Cameryn, Cole, Annalisa, Michael, Jocelyn, Nicholas, Jack, and Declan.
The family will receive their friends for a Celebration of Life at Woodington Lake Golf Club, 7110 4th Line, Tottenham, on Saturday, May 14 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada or charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
“The important thing is not the miles you’ve driven,
but what you’ve driven into your head with those miles”
Connie Vanstone
To All the Finnerty Family,
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing , Margaret, Mary, Theresa, Barb and Jim and Family’s,, John was a good friend to Dave back in the day and certainly helped us out on more than one occasion, with a trailer to store all our worldly goods in when we embarked on yet another move. Keep him in your hearts with happy thoughts and he will always be with you. My love and thoughts are with you all.
Connie Vanstone.
Dan & Susan Adams
Our sincere condolences to you all on the sudden passing of John. We go back many years to growing up with him & sharing many good times in our teen years . May he rest in peace.
Julie Marshall
To John’s Family
Words can’t express the sorrow we feel. We are so sorry for your loss. When we lost John it’s like we lost a family member too. You couldn’t have ask for a better Freind than John. We have so many wonderful memories of John. We will certainly miss his visits and phone calls. Our lives will never be the same, but we were very blessed to have him for our Friend.
Love,
Julie & Jerry
Ohio
GLEN HUTCHINSON
PLS ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES ON JOHNS PASSING. WE SHARED LOTS OF FUN TIMES IN THE EARLY YEARS OF BOLTON.REST IN PEACE JOHN
marg and malcolm holder
Sandra, we are very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Clarkson
Young age never stopped you from big dreams and goals,
now we are so sorry for your departure,
We know that whatever you set in mind you accomplished,
and that God has you in his glory,
Rest in Peace Johnnie
The Clarkson Family
Elsie and Maurice Watson
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. My condolence goes out to his family. John and I shared some great me ories and times together, he was the only one who let me ride his motorcycle without any experiences. And we had fun painting his show room lots of laughs, John , I will really miss our times together. Rest in peace.
Giselle Holman
Dear Sandra,
Your dad’s love, his laugh, the memories you made… these are his gifts to you. Hoping that the good memories and the stories of your dad will bring some comfort as you find your way through this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Love and hugs,
Giselle and family
Roy & Edna Wright
Our Condolences to all the Finnerty Families.
Roy & Edna Wright.
Fiona & Ed & family
Sandra, hold close the memories you created with your dad!
And know that your family is always here for support.
Love you, always Ed, Fiona, Lisa & Trevor, Lindsay, Brad & Finn, & Bryan
Tudor / Janet Lecompte
Our condolences to John’s family…..we will miss him at our Fall Party and our many outings in Daytona Beach, ……Tudor and Janet
Sheila Hutchinson
The Finnerty Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of cousin John.
He lived his life to the fullest and always had a smile on his face and a story to tell.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Sheila Hutchinson
Krista Nott (McMahon) & Family
I was soooo sad to hear this news. We will be at the memorial for sure.
christine nelson
Barb and Dean and all the Finnerty family
My deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Theresa O'Leary
I am saddened to hear of John’s sudden passing.
I met John personally in my career in the transportation industy and always had good conversations when we met.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time,
Theresa O’Leary
Beverley Randle & James De Ell
Dear Sandra.
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your father.
May the memories you created with your Dad help you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beverley Randle & James De Ell
Ross Schofield
Dear Sandra and Family.
It was just yesterday that I learned of John’s passing and needless to say my sincere sympathies are sent to you and your Family.
John was a value client for more than 25 years and in addition to great business relations, many enjoyable rounds of Golf were shared together. John will be missed. . .
Ross Schofield.
Al Fair Wendy Thistle
Wendy and I met John this year in Florida and became friends, meeting every Tuesday for Tacos and Sunday for breakfast and a ride. We really enjoyed John’s company and were looking forward to spending more time with him when he returned from Florida. We were very sad to hear the news of John’s sudden passing and feel we have lost a great friend. Ride on John our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Charlie & Kathie McGillion
We would like to express our condolences to the family on John’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prays are with you.
Jerry and Wynn Cushman
So sad to hear of his passing. We enjoyed many expeditions into the country, he somehow found refreshments at interesting places. Jerry and Wynn. Email: jerrywynn@hotmail.ca
Linda & Jack
There are no words to express the loss Jack and I feel in the passing of your dad. Always great rides with him and alot of laughs. For us he was truly a genuine human being and our friend. We sure will miss his rainy day chilli days in Florida. He was always very proud of you and we are very glad to have spent some time with you Sandra. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Uly & Susan Gallant
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We will all miss you Johnny, and all your story’s, you always had a smile, and was a funny character.
Ever time we look over the hill we will always remember you. R.I.P.
Susan Gallant (La Chapelle) & Family
John and Mary Gallwey
Condolences to the Finnerty family on the passing of John. We met john a few years ago in Florida through a mutual friend, and always got together with him over the winters. He will be missed
Mary Ray [Goodman]
I was john’s Grade eight teacher many years ago at Palgrave School. I remember a handsome confident boy who knew even then what he wanted to do in life and it is sad that it was cut so short.
My condolences to all his family.
Margaret & Bernie O'Brien
Dear Mary & Vic, sorry sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your brother John!! Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our condolences to all family members,
Ivonne & Jeff Gillespie
Our condolences to the Finnerty family. We will miss John for his stories and the corn roast (boil) he had over the years. R.I.P. Johnny tell we meet again.
Twig Jeff Josh & Liam