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George FINAN Obituary
April 9, 1946 - November 1, 2016
George Finan at Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the age of 70 years. A graduate of the Arnprior High School George worked for many years with The Government of Canada including the Sinclair Centre, Vancouver and Revenue Canada in the 90's, before retiring in 2005. Family and friends and the wonderful endeavours of the Grove Nursing Home Staff and their splendid activities and events were the oxygen of George's later years. He was the loving son of the late Reginald and Agnes (Leavoy) Finan, formerly of Castleford. Dear brother of Doreen Millar (late Cecil), Cornwall, Reginald (Ona), Pakenham and Wayne (Eileen) Drover, Vancouver. Predeceased by his siblings John Gordon, Arnprior, Clara, Ottawa, Margaret, Arnprior and Beverley, Florida, U.S.A. George is survived by 6 nieces and nephews and 6 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of The Grove Nursing Home and Dr. Kiskis for their warmth and leadership in providing George the highest standard of care and love during his time as a nursing home resident. Visitation at the Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior Monday, November 7, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Milton Fraser officiating. Private family interment Castleford Union Cemetery. In memoriams to the Grove Nursing Home or the Arnprior Hospital "Partners in Caring" Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
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Donna Mallon
November 8, 2016
My condolences to the Finan family. George was a wonderful man, warm, witty and so much fun to be around.
Brenda Kerwin (Mallon)
November 5, 2016
Deepest sympathy to the Finan family. George was a wonderful friend to our family, many fond memories of his brilliant, kind Soul.
Bryan H
November 4, 2016
My sympathy to the Finan family in your loss and do remember George in the visits I made at one time to their home above the store in Arnprior--take care Reg.
Robert Dolan
November 4, 2016
I've known George since high school - a gentle soul. My condolences to his surviving brothers and sister.
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