It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dell E. Finerty. She was born April 6th, 1930 in Drumheller, AB. She passed away peacefully at her home in Parksville, BC on September 29th, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. An avid genealogist, the matriarch of the Finerty Clan is survived by her children, Mike (Sari), Maire, Drew (Shelley), Janie, Alison (Garry), Dell (Kevin); her nine grandchildren, Budd (Stephanie), Keanan (Heni), Tristan (Hyunjeong), Dustin (Kelly), Dallas (Veronica), Jill (Adrian), Jen (Hugh), Brad (Jessica), and Nikki as well as eight great grandchildren, Mika, Smilla, Banyan, Desmond, Kieran, Ryland, Olivia, and soon to arrive baby girl McCall. Dell is also survived by her very special companion Don Clarke and her many nieces and nephews around the world.
Dell was a dedicated volunteer for Island Health and the S.P.C.A. in Parksville and the Qualicum Beach Historical Library. Dell was predeceased by her father, Bill Ritchie; mother, Polly Ritchie; brother, Kent Ritchie; sister, Wilma Tario and husband, Andy Finerty. All were touched by her generous, kind, and beautiful soul. We love you Mom, Grandma, and GG, always.
The Family wishes to thank Dr. Mark and Dr. Cline for their wonderful care over the years, and Dr. Bell, Dr. Smith, Dr. MacPherson and Dr. King for their excellent care most recently. A special thank you to Dr. Van Der Weyde, the Oceanside Palliative Care Team and the Oceanside Hospice Team for their wonderful care and support for Dell and the family.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 6th at 2:30 pm at Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parksville SPCA.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
-
Bernie Tallon
-
Mary Jameson (John and Lori) We knew Dell for over 45 yrs. Dell Jr and Lori danced together as children. I loved travelling with her and did many road trips. She will be SO missed. She lived life well and all who knew her loved her!
-
Stan and Janet Wheeldon So sorry to hear of your Dell Sr’s passing.
Our hearts go out to you all, it was a pleasure to have known and spent time with such a great lady. She will be truly missed by all.
Wonderful video, enjoyed watching it.
-
Diana Blaikie To Dell’s family I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by her family and friends. I knew her only briefly through volunteering, but she always spoke of her family with such love and pride. May your wonderful memories of Dell sustain you in your time of grief.
-
Paula Vogstad Thinking of all of you at this time. So very sorry that we won’t be there to join in the celebration of such a fun and very loving relative. Her laughter and giggle will always be with us. I bet she has the angels laughing right now.
God will look after her now.
All the best and we love you all.
-
Bessie Smith Dell was a very dear soul and I will miss her a great deal. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family.
-
Eileen and Audie Kievits Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Always enjoyed visiting with her and Wilma when she was in Calgary and I would take my Mom to see them both. She phoned me not long ago re geneology and a pic she had of my Dad and Oliver. We had a nice conversation. Cherish your memories
-
Marina and Mike Taylor We are very sorry for your loss. She was a lovely woman, so easy to be in her company. Please know we are thinking of you all at this time. Her legacy is her wonderful children and generations to come.
-
Karen DeVoogd God bless you all. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Dell was an angel on the earth. She generously shared her basement suite with me when I was a student long ago at University of Calgary.
Her smile and laugh always warmed any room she was in. She would give the shirt off her back if you needed it. What a privilege to have know such a grand woman.
-
Dan Ritchie A wonderful Aunt, I so enjoyed my visits to the Island and to listen to our family genealogy and her stories of Grandfather Ritchie and my father. I am very saddened that I will no longer be able to hear her voice and positive attitude. May almighty God bless and keep you in his kingdom.
-
Jo Ollivier My thoughts are with each of you at this time. Your Mom was a very special lady and will remembered with love and admiration for all she gave of her heart, for her strength of character, for her zest for living, for her commitment to family, and for her laughter. People walk in and out of our lives but there are the few whose footsteps make a lasting impression and will never be forgotten. Your Mom is one of the few.
-
Dale McMillan Saddened last week to hear of the news. My sincerest thoughts for Drew and the family. Dell always had a small corner of my heart and I will always remember her kind and warm character. The kindest woman whose family took me into their home when I was a teenager, without hesitation and made me feel most welcome every time! Even though I will not be attending the service, my thoughts and prayers will be with you on Thursday from Calgary.
Sorry to hear of Dell’s passing. She was a pleasant and helpful colleague at James Fowler High School, Calgary.