Jeannine Finnigan

May 14th, 1942 - May 11th, 2025

It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jeannine Diana Marie Finnigan who passed away peacefully at home on Mother's Day, May 11th at the age of 82 years surrounded by the love of family. We believe that her passing on such a meaningful day is a sign that her life came full circle on a day that honors and celebrates mothers for their contributions and sacrifices. A final celebration of her life’s most cherished role as a mother. The month of May also holds profound significance in the Catholic tradition as a month specially dedicated to honoring the Virgin Mary. We will forever celebrate her life and mourn her absence on this special day.

Jeannine was a woman of great faith who brought joy and warmth to all those around her. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Darryl and Mike, daughters Laurie (Darren) and Tracy, grandchildren Kayla and Grace, great grandson Cohen, her sister Lorraine (Lou), her brothers Leonard, Maurice, Albert (Sheila), along with many extended family members and dear friends that meant so much to her.

Born on May 14th, 1942, in New Westminster, BC to parents Rosaire and Helene Ross, Jeannine is predeceased by her husband Rheal Finnigan (2021). We take solace in knowing that she is now at peace and is reunited in heaven with her husband Rheal, her parents, and other loving family members and friends.

Jeannine and Rheal were married in 1964. Together they made a life for their growing family in Coquitlam, BC, where she devoted her life to raising her children. For a number of years she worked at Foyer Maillard, where she met many wonderful people. At the Finnigan family home, located at 1056 Quadling Ave., the doors were always open to drop by for a cup of coffee and a visit. Not only were her children proud to call her mother, but also many others looked up to her like their mother. The unwavering faith and grace with which she faced her illness was humbling. Her legacy of love, friendship, and family will live on in the lives she touched. She warmed so many hearts, and her light will carry on in the memories we hold dear.

Jeannine and Rheal were members at the Pitt Meadows Golf Club for many, many years. They loved playing golf together, and with their golfing mates. She enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table playing cards and scrabble, watching her great grandson Cohen play sports, and watching her granddaughter Grace’s dance recitals in her younger years. Jeannine loved “happy hours” and to get a Tim Horton’s coffee after Sunday Mass then come home to watch golf. She enjoyed taking long drives and loved her IHOP breakfast (pancakes, eggs scrambled hard, crispy bacon, and NO pineapple 😊.) She also liked road trips and camping, but most of all she loved family gatherings surrounded by family and friends. Some of her favourite traditional holiday dishes were the French Canadian tourtière and poutine (the good kind with dumpling potatoes and salted pork 😊)

Funeral Mass will be celebrated with reception to follow on Friday, May 23rd @ 11:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Coquitlam BC. May 23rd will also be the 61st wedding anniversary of Jeannine & Rheal… they will be celebrating up above.

In lieu of flowers, donations can kindly be made to the charity of your wishes.

Tributes

Tina McAllister
May 24th, 2025

So many things that come to heart as we said our goodbyes yesterday. We loved you so so much. As we passed the hearse and mom (Lorraine) placed a rose on your casket, reality hit me and it was hard to believe you are not present anymore.
Your passing brought many good memories of family times, good laughs, crib games, camping adventures and so much more! My funniest and fondest memory was when you all thought it would be funny to take the wrong kid home! When mom and dad would visit it meant we would of course be there late which resulted in falling asleep in a spare bed.
So mom and dad took Laurie home instead of Janine or me I think. It may even have been an exchange of girls.
I’m pretty sure Rheal was behind it! Haha
I will miss your laugh, your energy our 2nd mom, my mom’s sister our Aunty. We love you.

Rest In Peace Aunty Jeannine say hi to uncle Rheal and Pepere and Memere Ross and all of our family previously passed 😔

Candice
May 22nd, 2025

Oh Aunty Jeannine! You were always a solid rock . Always steady . Never changing . You knew who you were and had faith the whole way through. The only place I ever got to experience and eat the famous family poutines. The one who kept the Finnigan family home steady and welcoming.
You raised amazing children who I get to call my cousins and honest I feel so blessed to have had you as my Aunty in this life. But even more so now I am grateful you Free and with the Lord you finished the race well and are in the place we call Heaven! I’m jumping for joy because I know you knew the truth. You Stood by your husband and whole family ( even when some of us were a little lost) you have always been a keeper of the light. The salt of the earth . You have left a mark on future generations with your patience and Grace .
I’m know how much you will be missed ; but also can’t wait to see you on the other side 💕Say hello to the rest of the gang from me I love you!

Darren Rowland
May 22nd, 2025

I will forever cherish the wonderful memories, the fun times, and unconditional love of my mother in law Jeannine. I feel so blessed to have been in her life.
She fondly called me her “favorite son in law”and I called her my “favorite mother in law” (I was her only son in law and she was my only mother in law:)

I will remember her really sweet nature and the big smile on her face…such a beautiful soul.

Mom, I will never forget how you made me and others feel…thank you for a life well lived.

Christina Ross
May 21st, 2025

Rest in peace Auntie! I’ll always remember your wise words! “If there’s a will there is a way!”

I’m sure if there is a way, you and Uncle Rheal have found each other, and you’re enjoying your time together, hopefully at a nice lake with a fishing rod in hand!

Kayla Zeleniski
May 19th, 2025

R.I.P. Grandma, embracing the reality that when I come to visit, I won't get to give you a big hug and tell you that I love you will be a challenge that brings tears to my eyes but inspires me to celebrate your life and legacy every day. I am hopeful that where you are now is everything you envisioned and more, and that you are hand in hand with Grandpa! I know it could be years from now or as soon as tomorrow when the day comes that I will hopefully be with the both of you. My only wish is that I too have left an impact on the lives of those around me, just as you have, and that I will be deeply missed and remembered, even if it's only by a couple of people. The thought of not one person remembering me is not the best at all!
I LOVE YOU, GRANDMA & I DO MISS AND THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY ❤

From the Family
May 19th, 2025

shirley chan
May 18th, 2025

May you rest in peace, Jeannine. Thank you for the fun and enjoyment we had during our golfing days.

From the Family
May 17th, 2025

Meagan (Bilodeau) Vanderhoek
May 16th, 2025

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a beautiful soul—every time I saw Auntie Jeaninne, she was smiling, full of joy, and radiating warmth. She had a way of making everyone around her feel welcome and cared for.

My grandma Lorraine always told me, for as long as I can remember, that her sister was her best friend🥹 That bond they shared was something truly special, and it’s a memory I will always carry with me.

It breaks my heart that I won’t be able to attend the funeral, as I’ll be traveling home from Hawaii that day. Please know that even though I won’t be there in person, I’ll be holding you and your entire family close in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending you all my love during this difficult time♥️

With heartfelt sympathy,
Meagan

Maria Hackworth
May 16th, 2025

From the Family
May 16th, 2025

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