David Finn

David Ward Finn, 81, passed away, while in the loving care and company of his son John and John’s wife Susan, on Friday October 17, 2025. His difficult battle with dementia has ended.

Dave was preceded in death by his Father Maxwell Wilson Finn, Mother Kathleen Grady Finn, Brother Charles Robert Finn, Daughter Christina Margaret Finn, and Nephew Michael Nelson Finn.

Dave was born on June 23, 1944 in Washington DC. He lived in Alexandria, VA in his younger years and attended George Washington High School. Dave married Pamela Kay Ledley, DOD October 31, 2009, and they had three children.

Dave spent most of his career working in the electronics repair world and was witness to everything from the standard manual typewriter, electric typewriter, and well into the era of computers.

Dave spent a good portion of his adult life as a member of several Masonic Lodges, temples and Shrines.

He was a past master of the Arlington Centennial lodge, past master of Alber Pike Lodge, D.C. He became a 33* mason of the Scottish Rite. He was a clown, known as Huckleberry, with the Almas Temple, D.C., and brought many smiles to the children at the Children’s Hospital and on the street in parades. He worked his way up in the Almas Temple of DC to gain the honor of becoming the illustrious Potentate. An accomplishment he and his family were very proud of. After retirement Dave moved to the Carolinas. He spent many years in Murrells Inlet where he had many friends at his Garden City Baptist church, especially his sweet best friend Betty Jones. He also joined the Omar Temple in S.C.

Dave is survived by his children: John Finn (wife Susan) and Patricia Finn Feasel. Grandchildren: David, Michael, Thomas, and Joseph. Along with 8 great grandchildren. Nieces Maureen Finn Alvarado and Melissa Finn Henry, and Nephew Maxwell Finn.

Dave’s remains will be cremated, at his request, and no formal services are planned at this time.