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Mary CoIeman FinIayson

February 20, 2008 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Mary CoIeman FinIayson

PeacefuIIy at home in Seaforth, with her Ioving famiIy at her side, on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, Mary Jane leone FinIayson in her 89th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate Arthur FinIayson (2001). DearIy Ioved mother of GaiI (BiII) UhIer, Diane (Stephen) March, Jim (Marian) FinIayson, Brad (Teresa) FinIayson, Brenda (Ken) Empey, and Brett (Janice) FinIayson. Ioving grandmother of Cam and Karen UhIer, Trevor and colleen UhIer, Mellssa and Jason BeuttenmiIIer, Andrea, Sarah, Jessica, Mary, Eric and Connie FinIayson. Great-grandmother of Mac and Josh UhIer, Jacob and Abby UhIer and Jada and Kyra BeuttenmiIIer. Survived by brother BiII (Norma) CoIeman, Kippen and sister ShirIey (CIiff) Dell, Belleville. Predeceased by a granddaughter Jamie FinIayson, in infancy, sisters Annie (Hugh) Morenz and Sadie CoIeman and her parents WesIey and Jane Ann (Jackson) CoIeman. Mary was active in many community activities and a member of Northside United Church. She cherished time spent with her famiIy, grandchiIdren and friends. Over the years she enjoyed Iawn bowIing and reporting cIub news. Her Iove of gardening, cooking and quiIting was evident by her successes at the FaII Fair. Visitation wiII be heId at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. FuneraI service wiII be Saturday, February 23 at 11:00 am at Northside United Church, Seaforth. Interment Harpurhey Cemetery. MemoriaI contributions may be made to Northside United Church, Seaforth Community HospitaI, Seaforth Iawn BowIing CIub or a charity of ones choice.
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  1. Anonymous

    February 24, 2008 at 4:00 AM

    I am sorry to hear of your loss.

  2. Diane (Phillips) Clark

    February 23, 2008 at 4:00 AM

    Brad,Teresa,Brenda,Ken,Jim,Marian and Families
    Thinking of you with sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother/mother-in-law, Mary. I remember her being a terrific bowler as she bowled in many tournaments with my mom years ago. I wish you and your families peace, comfort and cherished memories of Mary at this sad time. Blessings to all of you

    With Deepest Sympathy
    Diane and Lon Clark
    Woodstock, Ontario

  3. Anonymous

    February 23, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS – OUT THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. ELGIN AND I REMEMBER MARY AS ONE OF THE DUMPER BROOMBALL FAN CLUB. THAT ONLY SEEM LIKE YESTERDAY, BUT TIME MARCHES ON. WE HAVE TO CHERISH ALL THE FUN TIMES AND GOOD MEMORIES. EVERYONE TAKE CARE AND GIVE EACH OTHER A HUG.

  4. Connie & Bob Chaffe & Sally Clarke

    February 22, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    To the Family of Mary Finlayson, Sorry to hear of Mary&&single&&s death.She was a great lady and you will miss her.It is sad to lose a Mother no matter how old she is.
    Sincere sympathy, Connie Bob and Sally

  5. Anonymous

    February 23, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    You have our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers go out to the Finlayson family

  6. Christine Heard

    February 22, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    Brett and Janice, and the entire Finlayson family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    All my love
    Chris Heard

  7. Paul Chambers

    February 22, 2008 at 5:00 AM

    My condolences go out to Mary&&single&&s family. I didn&&single&&t know Mary, but I have worked with Brett for a few years now, and I know she meant the world to him. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time…

  8. Anonymous

    February 23, 2008 at 4:00 AM

    Brad,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  9. Bob Machan

    February 22, 2008 at 4:00 AM

    To the Finlayson Family:
    “At this difficult time may you be comforted by the reminders of your loved one, and by the memories that live on in your heart.”

    With sympathy from Mary&&single&&s many friends / acquaintances at the Sarnia Lawn Bowling Club.
    Personally I have many pleasant memories of conversations over many years with Mary and Art.
    Bob Machan – member Sarnia Lawn Bowling Club.

    Sympathy from the Board of Directors of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association.
    Bob Machan: President: OLBA

  10. Peter and Gloria McFalls

    February 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    So sorry to hear of Mary&&single&&s passing. She will be missed by many. The lawn bowling club will definitely miss her presence. She and Art certainly enjoyed their bowling. Accept our condolences at this time.

    Pete and Gloria McFalls

  11. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    February 21, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    Dear Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    Ann

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