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Doris Finnegan Obituary
Sparks, Nevada formerly of Lowell; 83
SPARKS, NV Doris Finnegan died Monday at her home in Sparks Nevada after a brief bout with cancer.
She was a wonderful woman, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Born March 26, 1926 to James Peloquin and Rose Christman. Widowed by John T. Finnegan (1990) and also widowed by Robert O. Donohoe (1954). Mother of the late Robert D. Finnegan (1972).
She is survived by Owen and Karen Finnegan of Londonderry NH, Martin D. Finnegan of Chelmsford MA, Michael & Mary Finnegan of Exeter NH, John "Tim" Finnegan Jr. and Cindy McCormack of Sparks NV, Patrick and Marian Finnegan of Sparks NV and Rosemary Finnegan of Yarmouth ME. Grandchildren Erica and Nate Lindquist, Timothy and Carrie Finnegan, Meaghan Finnegan, Robin Finnegan, Haleigh Finnegan, Nichole and Lance Hopkinson, Jason Finnegan, Ashley Finnegan, John T. Finnegan III, Jessica and Sean Murphy, Michael McCormack, Michael Towhig and Emily Towhig. She also leaves behind several great-grandchildren. Also survived by Ronald Lefebvre of FL, Terry Burns of Dracut and Delores Downs of Dracut.
FINNEGAN Pending the return of Doris Finnegan to the area, services and ceremony are yet to be determined.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Finnegan
5 Entries
December 1, 2009
Marty - so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady. You and your family are in our prayers.
William and Betsy Motard
Milford, NH
December 1, 2009
Marty and Rose
I am so sorry to learn of your loss.
Moms are tough.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
jan zawodny
November 26, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, Doris was a wonderful woman with a great sense of humor. Tim and Cindy, Patrick and Marian - we love you guys! Sabine and Mike in Sparks/NV
November 26, 2009
Tim and Family sorry to hear about your mom,you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
John M Jeffers
Philip & Lynne Scannell
November 25, 2009
Owen & Marty-So sorry to hear about your mother,you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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