Peacefully, at the Exeter Villa on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, Irene Mary (Gower) (Stewart) Finkbeiner of RR #2 Crediton in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Finkbeiner (2008) and the late Elmer Stewart (1944). Dear mother of Ellis and Erlene Stewart of Exeter, Judy and Barry Johnson of Exeter, Doug and Darlene Finkbeiner of Crediton, Rodger and Charlene Finkbeiner of Dashwood and Stephen and Theresa Finkbeiner of Crediton. Loving grandmother of Kim, Brad, and Brian; Shawn, Carrie-Lynne, Michelle; Daniel, Jason, Lee and Blair; Megan, Justin, Dillon and Ashley. Great-grandmother of 18 and great-great-grandmother of 5. Predeceased by her parents Caroline (Pfaff) and Daniel Gower; sisters Rosalie, Lola and Eleanor, brothers Leonard, Stanley, Ernest, Norman, Gordon, Erwin, Keith and Melvin and grandson Jeff Finkbeiner of Crediton (2002). She leaves a legacy of strength, inspiration during life’s trials and grace and dignity in challenges, humour, and much love.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Wednesday, April 4th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM where the funeral service will be held at 11 AM with Rev. Laurie O’Leary officiating. As per Irene’s wishes, cremation will take place and a private interment will be held in Crediton Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Michele (Triebner)Hunt
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother/grandmother. I remember my mother(Ada Triebner) speaking about her so fondly. Thinking of you all at this hard time.
Lawrence & Carol Amos
We are sorry to read of your Mother’s passing – what a wonderful age she reached. Have many fond memories of your Mothers involvement in the Crediton Church. Sending sincere condolences to each of you.
Chuck & Pam Ross
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom and Grandma’s passing. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories and will be sharing those today.
You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary Tieman & Jan Killby
Rodger, Charlene & extended families
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I have many fond memories of days on the farm with your Mom & Dad. I remember those good lye buns she used to make for us. She lived a long life & now she is with your Dad again. May happy memories of your Mom comfort you at this time of grief. You are in our thoughts & prayers .
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Sending our condolences to the Finkbeiner family!!
Lynne Tolton
Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Aunt Irene. Special thoughts & love to cousin Ellis, Erlene & family.
Duane, Lynne & Wendy and families.
John and Charlotte Strachan
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences.
Oti A
To the entire Finkbeiner Family.
I wish to express my sincere condolence to the entire family.
Loosing someone in death is painful because its not natural to us as humans. Irene lived a good and long life but would still be missed by all. Personally I have come to realize that one of the best ways to cope is relying on Gods word in the Bible. The creator of heaven and earth promises to do away with death and bring back those in the grave by means of the resurrection. Acts 24:15 speaks about the resurrection of our dead loved ones and Revelation 21: 3-4 talks about a time when there will be no more death. These promises are faithful and true because its from the God that will not tell a lie. Please find time to read those scripture because it will go a long way in comforting the entire family.
To the entire family I will like to say please be strong and courageous in this time of your great loss.
Please accept my sincere condolence.
Oti
George and Elaine Keller
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Finkbeiner families
Ray and Karen Mathonia
Ray and I have very fond memories of enjoying Christmases with the Finkbeiner family. We were welcome and embraced. Irene had a lovely smile and a great sense of humour. She sure lived a full life and Will be welcomed home into Allen’s arms. They will be your angels looking out for you all. Love and hugs to you all.
Ray and Karen
Dave and Marlene(Clarke) Mitton
Dear Finkbeiner Families, so sorry to hear of your Mom, Grandma’s passing. Cherish all those special memories as they mean so much now. Thinking of all of you at this sad time With Sympathy
Jim & LInda Dietrich
So sorry for your loss, thinking of all the Finkbeiner Family.
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Finkbeiner Family,
Sorry to read that Irene passed away. I met Irene when we shared a room at the
Exeter Hospital Oct. 2016. She was such a sweetheart. I thought of her often
and wondered how she was getting along.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy
kate
Sorry to hear of your loss My prayers and thoughts are with your family
Brad and Jocelyn Wright
Rodger, Charlene, and all the Finkbeiner Families,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy. So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Brad and Jocelyn Wright
Ruth
Dear Family.
Our thoughts are with you all at the passing of Aunt Irene. The last of a proud, generous, kind & caring generation
Strength & Love in the days ahead.
Cousins David, Don, Cecil, & Ruth Winthrop.
Pat and Jim Beaupit
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Whoosh!
To the Finkbeiner-Gower / Stewart families, we are deeply saddened by the loss you and your families have encountered. Our hearts go out to you during this trying time and may our prayers serve as comfort to you and your loved ones. Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days.
Margaret Brintnell
Ellis, Judy, Doug. Rodger, Stephen and all your families
What a wonderful age your mother was but that don’t make it any easier. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all of you. Each one of you will have so many memories to share. I have great memories too and go back a lot of years with my family. I extend my sympathy to all of you and may God provide extra strength for each of you at this difficult time. Thinking of all your families.
Margaret Brintnell
Evelyn Vincent
To Irene’s family
Sincere sympathy to each of you. Irene was a wonderful lady and lived a good, long life. May God grant peace and comfort. She will be missed.
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss …..thinking of all of you….John & Arlene Berendsen
Joe & Diane Kaak
Dear Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one, keeping you in our prayers.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Sorry to read of the loss of such a special lady. She lived a good life and regardless of her age you will miss her. Be thankful for all the good years you had with her, and her memory and her smile will make her passing easier as time goes on.
God Bless all of you.
Mike Dotterman
Sorry to hear of Irene’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. It was always a pleasure chatting with her when delivering her furnace oil. She was a true lady with a heart as big as she was.
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
To all of Irene’s family, so sorry for your loss, we send our deepest sympathy to you all. Memories become very special at times like this! Sincerely Randy and Vicki
Craig Finkbeiner
I have always had fond memories of Irene from my childhood visits to the farm. A strong, kind and caring Aunt. My thoughts are with you all in this time of sadness. Craig Finkbeiner
Beth Jennison
My sincere condolences to the Finkbeiner Family. I have so many memories of spending time with your parents that they have become part of me. So much laughter, wise advice, a few tears and most of all being made to feel like family will remain with me forever. They were such positive role models for all of us, I know how much they will be missed.
Beth
Douglas Simpson-Dietrich
My condolences to the family on your great loss.
Patti and Jamie Hunt
Our condolences on your mothers passing. RIP.