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ROSE FINNEGAN Obituary
She leaves four loving and grateful children: Terry Finnegan-Lynch of Cumberland, RI, Lynn (and husband, John) Judge of Needham, MA, Neal, Jr. (and wife, Lourdes) of Bedford, MA, and Wayne (and partner, Jackie Howland Richardson) of Winchester, MA. She is survived by her sister, Patty Sanford of Cookson, OK, and brother, Tommy Eldracher of Natick, MA.
Her 11 grandchildren will forever miss her: Michael (and wife, Elizabeth) Lynch of Dover, MA, Brian (and wife, Maryellen) Lynch of Hopkinton, MA, Allison (and husband, Mike) Pedi of Chicago, IL, John Parker (and wife, Caroline) Judge, and William Judge (predeceased), Olivia, Henry, Owen, and Cameron Finnegan, and Ana and Neal Francis Finnegan; along with her eight great-grandchildren: Grace, Maggie, Jack, and Bowden Lynch, James and Eleanor-Rose Pedi, and Esme and Everly Lynch.
Rose had a remarkable life of dedication to her family and devotion to her faith. Amazingly, she led over 50 pilgrimages to Medjugorje over 25 years in service to the Blessed Mother. As a member of the Medjugorje Messengers, she helped create Betania II, a spectacular spiritual retreat house in Medway. Her life is a celebration of God's Love.
Our family would like to extend our deep appreciation and gratitude to all those (in particular at White Oak Cottage and Embrace Care) who assisted our mother while she lived with dementia in the final years of her life.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation in St. Margaret Mary's Church, 845 High St., Westwood, on Saturday, September 17, from 9:30 to 11:00 am. A Christian Burial Mass will be celebrated in St. Margaret Mary's Church at 11 am. Following the Mass, interment will be at Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rose's memory to Betania II at https://betaniaii.org/donate
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Memories and Condolences
for ROSE FINNEGAN
Barbara White
October 12, 2022
I loved Rose very much. She led our trip to Medjegori 2004 and Also dated my Dad's Best friend Jack Dennahy.
Tony Amico
September 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful woman that had such a warm and loving personality.
I enjoyed the nice friendship we had the past several years.
My condolences to the entire family.
Tony Amico
Guna
September 17, 2022
WONDERFUL MOTHER!! RIP
Diana Perry
September 16, 2022
Dearest Rose I am grateful to God for sending you into my life. We shared many good and happy times, as well as holy times together. Rose your life was filled with adventure. You had so many stories. I always said you should have written a book. You were also a very caring ang giving person. and touched the hearts of so many people. Rose, thank you fer all the beautiful memories you will always be in our hearts. May your heart be enclosed in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
"A Rose is God's signature!"
Janeen Tibbetts
September 16, 2022
Rose impacted our Spiritual life as Catholics, as a couple, in a long lasting profound way. Her love for God, her family was a shining example what brings beauty and happiness to this poor world of ours. May she rest in the Light of heaven and may the Angels escort her to the Throne of God. We miss dear Rose. Our deepest condolences to her beautiful family who she loved beyond measure. Chuck & I were privileged to call her friend. Sadly we are in Florida & won't be able to attend her celebration. Love to all, Janeen & Chuck
Fr. Mike McNamara
September 16, 2022
Dear family,
What a wonderful woman of faith your mother was.
I had the pleasure of being with her on pilgrimages to Medjugorje and at events surrounding Medjugorje Messengers and Betania II.
What a blessing she was.
I am presently out of state and sadly will not be back in time for the funeral.
However , know I will offer Mass
For her and remember all the family in this time do loss.
May the Lord bless these days with much joy and peace for you all .
Fr: Mike McNamara
Servants of Christ Ministries
Scituate
Lynn Gaulin
September 15, 2022
Although it has been many years since Rose & I have seen each other, I have fond memories of our friendship in the 1960/70s. We met when she lived in Plainville and continued our friendship when she moved. Rose was warm, generous, fun to be with and a loving, caring mother. From reading her obituary, she continued that spirit throughout her life. May she rest in peace.
Susan McCrary
September 15, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rich Finnegan
September 14, 2022
Our very deepest sympathies for Aunt Rose. I have such wonderful memories of Aunt Rose when I was a kid visiting my cousins in Westwood or at Lake Winnipesaukee, and her dedication to her family and her amazing work with the Medjugorje Messengers are inspiring. We have Rose in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Rich, Sheila, Shannon, Liam, Riley and Kate Finnegan
Hopkinton
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