MARY FINNEGAN (HENDERSON)

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I met Mary and her husband Brian in 1985 in La Loche, SK, where Brian managed the local Hudson's Bay store. She was a straight forward type of person. She was strong willed (which was a benefit to the working condition she and others had to endure at that time) and overall a very nice person. The world will miss her strength. - Posted by: Rodney S carrow (Old acquaintances) on: Aug 17, 2025

• She made me laugh, but rarely laughed at my counter jokes (that was the funny part). She was warm, intelligent, detailed and particular. We researched our family together, yet only met 4 times. She was a stickler for details, like myself. In Mary I found a frustrating kindred spirit that motivated me to be yet even more precise than I am by nature. As a technical team, many mysteries were solved. Over the last 5 years, our contact had become minimal. I just discovered she had passed as I tried to contact her to inform that another of our family members had passed. I am shocked, saddened and cannot imagine the loss her immediate family endured and continue to deal with and heal from. Passionate vital souls cross our paths in such random and sparse frequency during our lifetime. Oftentimes they are unseen, unrecognized, and may even disturb or confound. I am proud to say I knew how fortunate I was to encounter her, see her, know her and know that she too saw myself in utter clarity as a soul worthy of her truth. Goodbye Mary...I am so sorry it took me almost 11 months to realize you had departed. - Posted by: James Harris (Distant Cousin) on: Dec 11, 2020

• Mary was a patient of ours at Odyssey Dental. I was extremely saddened to hear of her passing. She was always so friendly and always asked about my life and cheered me on! There was not a time that she didn't come into the office and greet me with the biggest smile and ask how everything is. What a wonderful lady!! I will truly miss her!! - Posted by: Lisa Newstead (acquaintance) on: Aug 25, 2020

• I met Mary when I went to work at Pelican Narrows Nursing Station in northern Saskatchewan and remember her work ethic, caring nature, and wonderful laugh. We kept in touch over the years mainly by sharing family events via Christmas cards and I always enjoyed hearing her stories. I am profoundly saddened to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Alice Howarth (Nursing colleague) on: Apr 13, 2020

• Mary worked with me as part of a team at the then Addenbrooke’s hospital. She was the most fantastic caring nurse and has continued to stay in contact since then. She has brought perspective to my life when I was very ill and often made me laugh. - Posted by: Jan Howieson (Colleague) on: Mar 27, 2020

• Our sincere condolences. It was a pleasure to have her as a neighboUr. - Posted by: John, Gladys & Curtis Walker (Former neighbors) on: Feb 15, 2020

• Although I had not seen Mary for many years I am still fortunate enough to have considered her a friend. A kind and generous spirit, there was nothing Mary wouldn’t do for her family and friends. My sincere sympathies to Brian, Shawna, Heather and Rory. You now have an angel watching over you in heaven instead of on earth. - Posted by: Jennifer Willems (Highland dance friend) on: Feb 12, 2020

• I met Mary through the highland dance community and she always had a bright big smile. My deepest condolences to her family for their loss. - Posted by: Kelly Graham-Miele (Acquaintance ) on: Feb 10, 2020

• Mary was a wonderful friend and a beautiful person. I always appreciated her joy of life and easygoing manner. She talked fondly of her family. We enjoyed many laughs together. I will miss Mary. - Posted by: Ian Ledger (Friend) on: Feb 09, 2020

• Our Deepest Condolences to all the Family. Mary's smile and joyous nature will be truly missed. I will cherish our yearly chat when Mary came to donate at the Christmas Cheer Board, It was our time to catch up and discuss our winter holidays. Rest in Peace Mary. Susan & Rick Gill - Posted by: susan gill (friend) on: Feb 08, 2020

• Words can not express how much I will miss my dear sweet friend... I am so deeply grateful to have had you in my life as a friend, a confidant, a mentor, an inspiration... We met as walkers in the challenge for life event and our friendship blossomed over the years into something truly special. I am so glad to have had one last dinner with you at our favorite spot and to have shared one last hug and I love you's... your spirit and zest for life will never be forgotten and your words of wisdom that have helped me so much will be cherished.. I love you my dear girl and I know your bright light is watching over us all... until we meet again I love you girlfriend.. - Posted by: Tracy Harvey-Funk (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2020

• My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family. I know, first hand, how truly amazing and absolutely wonderful Mary was. Her fun loving spirit and loving nature was felt by all, and will be sadly missed. Having the blessing of her friendship for the past 12 years, I know her abundance of love, directly stemmed from the love she had for her family. You could see the absolute pure joy and happiness in her eyes, every time she would talk about them. Her family was her everything. My heart is filled with gratitude, for the blessing of Mary’s friendship. I will cherish every memory we shared, and hold it tightly to my heart. She was truly one of a kind. And although my great memories of her will carry on forever..... it’s those hugs I will miss the most. Céline Klassen - Posted by: Céline (Friend ) on: Feb 08, 2020