Ruth Finlay Obituary

Kissimmee, Fla. - Ruth Mildred Devine Finlay, 84, of Kissimmee, Fla., died peacefully at Ormond in the Pines, in Ormond Beach, Fla., on February 18.

She was the widow of Robert W. Finlay Jr., to whom she was married for 58 years.

She was born in New Haven on Jan. 23, 1922, the daughter of the late Major General John M. Devine and Anne Whitelegg Devine.

Mrs. Finlay was a Navy wife for 30 years, enduring numerous separations from her husband, who was out at sea. She reared six children in five states. She was a Girl Scout leader, a community theatre actress, and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was a devoted mother who enjoyed knitting and sewing for her family, aerobics, bike riding, playing tennis, and traveling with her husband. They retired to Kissimmee in 1975.

Mrs. Finlay is survived by four daughters, Catherine Finlay Samose, of Redding, Leslie Finlay, of Waterford, Nancy Bennett, of Orlando, Fla., and Molly McIntyre, of Austin, Texas; and two sons, Robert Finlay III of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Jack Finlay of Tallahassee, Fla. Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive also her.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1603 N. Thacker Ave., Kissimmee. Mrs. Finlay will be laid to rest at Osceola Memory Gardens next to her husband.

Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements by Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home 511 Emmett St., Kissimmee, FL 34741 407-847-3188

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Published by The Day on Feb. 21, 2006.

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Stanley Catherine Finlay Samose

November 4, 2012

Okay, Mommy. Now your two sons and a son-in-law are with you and Dad'n. Who knows when I'll get there. I miss all of you. I somehow never thought I'd be a widow. Now it's just us four girls, two in CT and I don't see much of Leslie, one in FL, and one in TX. Typing on here is not working very well. Love, your number one Stanley Catherine Finlay Samose

January 23, 2010

Mommie,

Happy, happy, happy Birthday! Kiss and hug my Dad'n and My Jackie for me.

I just spent over an hour writing a birthday message to you, then I clicked on something so I could add a picture and something happened. It disappeared completely. I have been crying my heart out. I don't take disappointment very easily at this age.

Then a little angel whispered in my ear. "Molly, Mommie is in Heaven. Everything is fabulous. "And I said, through tears, "I know, this was for me so I could feel close to my Mommie and my Dad'n, and my Jacobian, and all my family and friends in Heaven. Waahhhhh!!"

I guess I'm kind of getting over it now.

Tomorrow I am going to try to remember it all and type it to you again. okay?

I need to go to bed soon so I can get up for my wonderful Sunday School class and for the service. I'm too tired to try this again tonight. I now you understand.

All our Love,

Molly Meeka Peeka Deeka & Matthew, Class of 2010

Molly McIntyre

February 18, 2009

Hi, Mamasita,

Remember when I used to call you that? Well, it has been three years today since your passing. I have been thinking about you.

I am so glad that you and Dad'n have no pain and that you are happy and healthy in the presence of God. Sometimes I wish that I could be there with you. Life is hard, very hard. I would rather be in Heaven.

2008 brought you 2 new great-grandsons. Nathan John Samose, and I don't know the name of Rob Malootian's baby.

Robert's cancer came back. He goes in the hospital on Tuesday. By His stripes, we were healed.

Well, give a hug to Jesus, Dad'n, Grandma & Pop, Grandpa & Gabba, Uncle Austin, Auntie Mary, Auntie Pat, Cousin Claire, Mr. Jinxie,Uncle Bob, Aunt Nora, Sharon, and Peanut, my baby who went to Heaven on February 3, 1991.

I love you, Mommie. Hope to see you soon.
Molly Meeka

Robert Finlay

February 18, 2007

I will always love you Mom, I know you are in heaven now.
Love your son, Robert

Pattie Skeens

March 1, 2006

Ruth - I did not have the privilege to know you, but I thank you for your daughter Leslie. She is a dear friend, a blessing in my life, and a wonderful child of God. My sincere condolences go out to your family and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Comforted Keen

February 27, 2006

Grace and Peace to Ruth and her children.

Catherine Samose

February 26, 2006

Dear Mom,

I praise and thank our Heavenly Father that you are now with him, Jesus, and Dad'n. I remember so many good times as your eldest. Like going to visit Auntie Ruth and your grandmother when I was two years old. I remember you couldn't believe I remembered that when I was about 10. I also remember going to nursery school when I was two years old at Fort Monroe around the time Leslie was born. Our good times most recently were when you and Auntie Dot came for a visit back in 1980 or 1981. And playing tenis with you and Mrs. Compier at Poinciana. Jason and Emily in the Easter egg hunt at Poinciana. I could go on and on. I'm thinking I'm going to have a long wait to join you. But I'm ready now. Love, Stanley Catherine Finlay Samose

Lil Finlay

February 26, 2006

Dear Ruth,

You brought great joy to me by lovingly inviting me into the family. Your beautiful smile captured my heart. Love, Lil

Leslie Finlay

February 25, 2006

Dear Mom,

Thank you for investing your heart and soul into each of us, your children, and for all the sacrifices you made. It wasn't until I was a mother myself with teenagers that I really appreciated what you went through for us! I miss you very much. Give Dad'n a hug for me. Love you forever, Leslie

Molly Julia Finlay McIntyre

February 25, 2006

Mommie, you were a cracker jack mother, you know. You'd make breakfast, pack our lunches and you'd always be there when we got home from school, then you'd cook dinner. When I see the great number of latchkey kids today who don't get to experience what we did, I am overwhelmed by your goodness as our Mommie and I am saddened by how many kids don't have what you gave all of us. I am also guilty for how long it took for me to truly appreciate you. I love you, Mommie. Say "hi" to Dad'n for me. Your baby girl, Molly Meeka

James Milligan

February 24, 2006

Thank you Grandma for all that you've done for the family over the years. I'll never forget the times I spent down in Florida with you and Dad'n. Rest in peace...Love-Jay

Jack Finlay

February 23, 2006

Mom, your passing was peaceful with a sense of competeness now that you're with Dad'n. I love you... your baby boy.

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