Marilyn Finnigan Late of Templestowe
Marilyn Finnigan died on 8 January 2025 aged 86 years.
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Garry & Morgan Miller — 15 January 2025
May Marilyn's kindness, generosity and devotion to her family and community be remembered and celebrated. Thinking of Matt, his siblings, and all those whose lives she touched.
Prof Terry Price — 15 January 2025
Our sincere condolences to Marilyns family on her passing.May her soul rest in peace. Marilyn assisted me in the 90's by introducing me to 2 translators of the booklet 'Medjugorje the Sunset and the need for Prayer groups ' into Tamil and Bahasa Malay.
Robert Stanley — 14 January 2025
Dear Finnigan Family and Friends. Please Accept Our Sincere Condolences, on the Passing of Marilyn. Love and Best Wishes, From the Stanleys. I Remember, when Shane S. had a Hip Operation, Bill and Marilyn stayed with him at the Box Hill Hospital, for part of the time, as he recovered. Also, the Birthday Cards Marilyn sent to Shane, which he always liked receiving. All Very Much Appreciated.
Jude Ugwu & family — 13 January 2025
Good night Aunty Marilyn . I migrated from Africa to Australia with my wife and three young children 23years ago.Aunty Marilyn and Uncle Bill soon filled the void of raising three children all below the age of 4 and half without extended family. Looking back now, I can see how life would have been really lonely and empty without the privilege of gaining an adopted mum, and grandma for our children. Dear Aunty Marilyn, May the angels welcome you home and may you enjoy the presence of our Risen Lord.Hard for our six children to accept that our adopted mom in Melbourne is no more.We keep you in our thoughts till we meet in paradise, to part no more. May the Lord also grant your blood relatives the fortitude to bear this loss.
Marilyn McCann — 13 January 2025
Thank you for letting me know. I worked with Marilyn at St.johns presbytery for many years and we had many laughs and good times. Such a faith filled person. May she now rest with her beloved Bill.
Charles Balnaves — 13 January 2025
My condolences fornthe death of Marilyn. I have notnseem her for many years to speak with at all but I remember her faith and love of Christ and of Bill. I have Mass engagements so may not make it to the funeral but please know she, and all her family, are in my prayers. God bless, Fr Charles
Mark Knudsen — 11 January 2025
So sorry to hear the sad news. As Mum and Dad's neighbour for about 40 years we had lots of chats with Marilyn - she was such a lovely person. She and Per, my Dad, looked out for each other in their later years, comparing gardens and ailments and regularly checking on each other's welfare. They moved into care within a week of each other, and Dad will be very upset she's gone.Our sincere condolences to her family.
Dannielle Chun — 11 January 2025
Same message, hopefully with formatting included...- - - - -Poor old Marilyn Finnigan, Begin Again.While I only met Aunty Marilyn a few times, one particular memory of her kindness remains vivid and dear to me. As the youngest of her brother Trevor's children - and, I believe, the youngest in her family at the time - she made a special effort to give me her undivided attention.I remember her taking me for a swim at Queenscliff Pool, carrying me on her shoulders as we glided through the water, while the older kids were off doing their own thing. In that moment, she made me feel included and valued - a rare and precious gift, especially when I often felt left out.Aunty Marilyn's gentle kindness and her ability to make others feel special will always stay with me. Heaven has surely gained a truly beautiful soul.
Dannielle Chun — 11 January 2025
Poor old Marilyn Finnigan, Begin Again.Or, as she might now be singing, Lucky old Marilyn Finnigan, as she begins her life anew in Heaven.While I only met Aunty Marilyn a few times, one particular memory of her kindness remains vivid and dear to me. As the youngest of her brother Trevors childrenand, I believe, the youngest in her family at the timeshe made a special effort to give me her undivided attention.I remember her taking me for a swim at Queenscliff Pool, carrying me on her shoulders as we glided through the water, while the older kids were off doing their own thing. In that moment, she made me feel included and valueda rare and precious gift, especially when I often felt left out.Marilyns gentle kindness and her ability to make others feel special will always stay with me. Heaven has surely gained a truly beautiful soul.
Frances & Peter Greenough — 10 January 2025
Our deepest condolences to Jacinta, Brian & all the Finnigan clan. Hugs to you all.
Deborah Menz — 10 January 2025
To Jacinta Brian & family thinking of you at this sad time our thoughts & hearts are with you all Love Mark & Deborah Menz (nee Cathcart)