It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Eugene Finnie of Lincoln, NB, announce his passing on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. He was 90 years old. Born in Fredericton he was a son of the late Lynton and Olive (McArthur) Finnie.
Robert worked as a lab technician at the Research Station in Lincoln, he enjoyed spending time camping in Taxis River and at his camp on Maquapit Lake. An avid story teller, a very loving and affectionate man and in his younger years loved Volkswagens, owning a few different ones. He loved music and played the Dobro guitar. He was a member of the Fredericton Blue Grass Association and enjoyed playing his guitar with family and friends.
Bob is survived by the love of his life Bonita (Beveridge) Finnie, his children; Susan Nelson (Gary), Deborah Bronnum, (Mike), Robert (Heather), Kelly Neil (Greg) and Stacey Grimm (Gerold). Grandchildren; Jeff, Michael, Rob, Becky, Taylor, Ryan, Michael, Christopher and Alexander, several great grandchildren, brothers, Stanley (Shirley) and Donald, a sister Carol Wall, as well as several cousin’s nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers and sisters; Irvine, Mary, Charlie, Gerald Jack and Margaret
A memorial service will be held at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Friday November 24th ,2017 at 2 PM with Rev. John Sharpe officiating.
For those who wish, a memorial contribution may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com