Nancy Lee Finney

Nancy Lee Finney obituary, West Brookfield, MA

Nancy Lee Finney

Nancy Finney Obituary

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Brookfield - Nancy Lee Finney, 83, of Brookfield, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.
She leaves her daughters, Amanda Franklin and her husband Dennis, Susan Finney and her companion Charles Wilson, Linda Ritzer and her husband Paul, and Samantha Finney; son, Richard D. Finney, Jr. and his wife Melissa; 13 grandchildren, Heather, Michael, Shawn, Charlie, Mollie, Hannah, Paul Jr., William, Zack, Josh, Savannah, Tyler, and Neely as well as 2 great-grandchildren Nolan and Hunter. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard D. Finney in 2016, as well as her only brother, Edward "Buzzy" Bennett. She was born in Albany, daughter of the late William and Nancy (Durbin) Bennett.
Known to everyone as Lee, she was the Business Manager at G.L. Finney, Inc. in Brookfield where she worked with Richard for over 40 years. After "retirement" from the oil company, she worked as an Administrative Aide at the Brookfield town hall for several years. She was a long-time member of the Brookfield Rod & Gun Club where she was active in events, and also organized the turkey shoot competitions. Always keeping busy, Lee was a Girl Scout leader for several years as her daughters were growing up, and also volunteered her time as a member of the Brookfield 300th Anniversary Committee.
The family would like to thank the staff of Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center for the care they provided and comfort they brought.
Calling hours for Lee will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 4 to 6PM in the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield. Masks are required while in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Brookfield Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brookfield Emergency Squad, 4 Central St., Brookfield, MA 01506.
An online guest book is available at varnumfuneralhome.com
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Varnum Funeral Home

43 East Main St. PO Box 1, West Brookfield, MA 01585

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