R. Sean Finley Obituary (1956 - 2011)

R. SEAN FINLEY 1956-2011 Windham--- R. Sean Finley, 55, of Windham passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Boston, MA at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, following a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Born on July 8, 1956, in Skowhegan, Maine, Sean was the eldest son of Raymond K. Finley and Mary D. Finley. He was a 1974 graduate of Skowhegan Area High School and was a 1978 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono, receiving a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he went on to lead a very successful professional career, beginning at Industronics in South Windsor, CT, followed by Canadian Chains in Skowhegan, ME, and Mid-State Machine in Winslow, ME. He then established his own business, Finley Associates, in which he had many business partnerships and everlasting personal friendships. Sean’s tenacity and enjoyment of his career was evident in his personality; he truly loved what he did for a living. Lake Wesserunsett and Sugarloaf are two places that held a very special spot in Sean’s life, and heart. As a child, young adult, and then as a father, he was at the lake and the mountain. Whether it be on water or snow, Sean was truly happiest with a pair of skis strapped to his feet or when sitting behind the wheel of a boat; that is for certain. His time spent at these places with family and friends are moments that Sean always held dear to his heart. Sean’s sense of humor, contagious smile, and warm laugh, will be deeply missed by everyone. He received much pride and enjoyment in raising his four children and watching them grow. He is survived by parents, Raymond and Mary Finley, of Skowhegan; his brother Gavan Finley of Framingham, MA; his son R. Patrick Finley of Boston, MA; his daughter, Mallory Finley of Boston, MA; his daughters, Meghan Finley and Riley Finley, both of Falmouth; his niece and nephew Alexandra Finley and Gregory Finley, both of Framingham, MA; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Sean was predeceased by his youngest brother, Michael L. Finley. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for their unwavering care and support of Sean, as well as their care and support for the entire family throughout. A very sincere thank you to the nurses of the Thoracic Intensive Care Unit at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. A funeral service for will be held on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Skowhegan Federated Church, 13 Island Ave., Skowhegan, Me with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sean’s memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.