FINNEGAN, Laurence "Larry" (Formerly of Glenforest Road, Toronto; Retired employee City of Toronto, Forest Hill Arena) With deep sadness the family announces the passing of Laurence Finnegan. Born in Dublin, Ireland on April 18th, 1931. Peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa on October 28th, 2011 in his 81ST year; beloved husband of 60 years to Clare (McDonagh) Finnegan; loved father of Bill, Declan (pre-deceased), Marian (Garry) and husband Bill, Terry and wife Vivienne, and Donna (Bellamy) and husband Bill. Beloved grandfather to Missy Taylor, Larry Finnegan, Megan Taylor, Michael Finnegan, Kerry Bellamy, Brendan Garry and Declan Bellamy. Also sadly missed by brothers and sisters-in-law Jimmy (pre-deceased) and Sadie, Bill and Pauline, Paddy and (Alice, pre-deceased) Maura. Dear brother-in-law and uncle to nieces and nephews in Canada, Ireland, England, and Australia; friend to a wide circle of people from Forest Hill Arena, the Toronto Emerald Isle Senior Society, Butler Irish Dance Academy, Durham Fly Fishers, the Peterborough area and many more. A special thank you to friends, doctors and the wonderful staff at Hillsdale Terraces who helped to ease the path for Larry and his family. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday and Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Prayers will be said on Sunday at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 194 Simcoe Street North (at Adelaide Avenue West) on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 10:00 am. Cremation with interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Larry to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.makfuneralhome.com. Condolences Oct 28, 2011 sherry larsen Clare and Family! It was a privelege for me to have the opportunity to get to know Larry(muffin)! His loving personality always shined! It was a pleasure for me to enter his room and see his smiling eyes.i will miss him and remember him! I send you all my deepest sympathy for your loss and pray that you find comfort in knowing that heaven held a special place for Larry!(probably an irish pub full of family and friends)! sincerely Sherry Oct 29, 2011 John Callaly Deepest sympathy from John,Cathy & family and from all the Callalys here in Ireland. Oct 29, 2011 Sadie - Jean and Dave To Clare and Family Our deepest sympathy on your loss, Larry was always in our thoughts and prayers and we know he is now with Jimmy supping a pint of the black stuff.
Take care and we are thinking of you all Love, Sadie - Jean & Dave Karl Glynn-Finnegan On behalf of my wife Eithne and myself I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Clare and all the family, my cousins, Bill, Marian, Terry and Donna and to the extended family on the loss of Larry. He is always remembered with great fondness and will be greatly missed by all including his brothers in Ireland Bill and Paddy. Having only recently said farewell to our father and his brother Jimmy we have some idea of what you are all going through. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death; I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Love to all. MARGARET-CONOR & FAMILY DEAR CLARE & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LARRY,WE ALL HAVE HAPPY MEMORIES OF HIM. ALL OUR LOVE FROM IRELAND, MARGARET,CONOR,LISA KATIE & jessica
kevan Drinkwalter So sorry to hear of your loss. Liz O Brien To Clare and Family Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. xx Oct 31, 2011 Linda Greg & Family Dera Clare & family So sorry to hear that Larry had passed away. He will be dearly missed by everyone. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Love Linda Greg Laura & Jamie Reid Oct 31, 2011 Vivienne Fogarty Terry and Family, I am thinking of you with sympathy over the loss of your Dad, Larry. May your fond memories turn your tears to laughter and may your love for your Dad, husband and loved one forever live in your hearts. With my sincerest condolences. Nov 1, 2011 Kathy Saunders Dear Donna and Family: I was saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved dad. Please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time. Love, Kathy
Carol lawless Dear Clare and All the Finnegan Family Sorry to hear about Uncle Larry and am thinking of you all at this sad time. Celine Lawless & Family Dear Clare & Family. Very sorry to hear about Larry. Please know that we are thinking of you at this sad time. Linda Bellamy Oh my -- so saddened by this news. Please know that Larry touched our lives -- and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Clare, Donna, Bill, Kerry, Declan, Terry, Viv et al -- I share your grief - my heart weeps for Larry. xo Sharon Mullen Love you lots, Uncle Larry! Say hi to Dad for me. Hope you two have a good laugh, like you used to back in the day. xoxoxo ~ Sharon Mullen, Markham Charlotte Thinking of you and remembering fun times in the years gone by. Charlotte, Pat, Shirley. Billy Toth Hello...l just found out today when l came to work that Larry pass away my thoughts to the family l new Larry for a long time we work together at the arena l was thinking about him today he was a nice man l have fond memories of him and good times... his friends at forest hill arena
Tim,billy,peter,Stan,wide circle of people around the arena as well friend billy toth or 2/4 ~ billy toth, toronto Pat McGillen (friend) Goodbye old friend! You were one of a kind Finnegan. I haven't seen you in a while, but I'll never forget you. You were always jovial and a treat to be around. Rest in peace, my friend. We'll meet again some day in a better place. My deepest condolences to all Larry's family. I know he's left a deep hole in your hearts that can never be filled. RIP -- Pat