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Richard Finch Obituary

FINCH, Richard Henry "Dick" of Burlington, formerly of Bellingham and Stoneham, Sept. 20. Loving companion of Germaine Downer of Burlington. Devoted father of Nancy Jones of Groton, Jonathan Finch of Worcester, Helen Finch of Atkinson, NH, Hope Masse of Beverly, Richard Finch, Jr. of Derry, NH, Dawn Marie Mistler of Worcester, and Hope Ceurvels of Myrtle Beach, SC. Brother of John Finch of Pelham, NH, Margaret Butler of Burlington, and Steven Finch of Groton. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON, (exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10 AM. Visiting hours Monday, 4-8 PM. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Dick's name may be made to the VNA of Middlesex East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Avenue, Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880 or The First Baptist Church in Woburn, 3 Winn St., Woburn, MA 01801. For directions, obituary and online guestbook, see: www.sullivanfuneralhome.net.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 21, 2008.

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Bobby and Linda Cann, Jr

September 22, 2008

Dear Germaine and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our prayers and sympathies to you.

Harry and Marilyn Risser

September 22, 2008

Dear Germaine,
Please accept our sympathies. We are sorry to hear of Dick's death.
Harry and Marilyn

Kristen Gannon

September 21, 2008

Dear Germaine, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Our deepest sympathies
Kristen and Jack Gannon
Burlington

Ellen Collins

September 21, 2008

Germaine,So Sorry To Hear Of "Dicks" Passing.I know you two have been together for many years. I am sure you'll have a lot of great memories of your time together so cherish those thoughts and try to SMILE for a while when you think of him. Take Care..love Ellen.. one of "ANN'S KIDS" :>)

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