Anthony John Finnis (18 Aug 1948 - 15 Sep 2018)

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Location
The Garden of England Crematorium Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent. ME9 8GZ
Date
15th Oct 2018
Time
1pm
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In loving memory of Anthony John Finnis
who sadly passed away on Saturday 15th September 2018.

Tony lived a joyful life with his family. He worked hard and enjoyed working on the railway for many years. He enjoyed many holidays with his wife and their friends and family. Tony enjoyed a game of golf and played many rounds over the years.

He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends. Tony was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Tony was a loving and caring husband to Jessica, they were happily married for 50 years. Tony supported Jessica through many difficult times and she supported him through his ups and downs in life. Along with Jessica they raised their children, Lisa and Jim and loved them dearly. Both children married and Tony was very proud of each of them for their life accomplishments. Tony played a big part in his grandchilderns life, he loved having his girls on the weekends, you could tell he was always meant to be a grandfather. He would spoil them with days out and take them on holidays and drove them here there and everywhere. Tony was delighted to have become a great grandfather and spoilt the newest addition rotten. Little Gracie was the apple of his eye and he filled his home with photos of her and talked about her everyday. Tony was always a family man providing and putting the family first and that will never be forgotten and the family will be forever grateful for all he has done for them.

Tony passed away at 70 years of age after battling dementia. The disease took hold very quickly and it became clear that Tony had a fight before him. Jessica cared for Tony in their home for aslong as she could but Tony needed specialist care. All of Tonys carers liked him instantly, he would make them all laugh and be cheeky just like the Tony he always was. Tony remained strong and fought with every inch of him untill the end. Tony passed very peacefully and painfree in a loving home with his wife, daughter and grandaughters by his side. Dementia is such a cruel disease with its terrible effect it has on its victim but also the devastating journey loved ones have to go through.

Tony will be dearly missed but his memory and laughter will live on.
May Tony rest at peace.

Family Flowers to John Weir Funeral Directors, Rainham by 11.00 am on the day.
The family ask that if you wish to attend you dress 'smart'.
Donations for 'Dementia UK' may be sent
c/o John Weir Funeral Directors
130-132 High Street,
Rainham,
Kent.
ME8 8AR
or via this website.

A wake will be held at,
Upchurch River Valley Golf Course Limited
Oak Lane, Upchurch,
Sittingbourne,
Kent, ME9 7AY
After Tonys funeral. Refreshments will be served and all our welcome to come back and spend some time remembering Tony and all the joy and love he brought to this world.

Please do feel free to contact the family for anymore information required. Thank you for your continued support and this very difficult time.

Catrin Fflur Huws donated £154 in memory of Anthony
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Scott Gilchrist donated £21 in memory of Anthony

Tony always brightened proceedings, sorry we cant attend the funeral.

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Scott Gilchrist wrote

Tony always brightened proceedings, sorry we cant be there.

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Scott Gilchrist wrote

Tony always brightened proceedings, sorry I cant be there.

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Scott Gilchrist wrote

Tony always brightened proceedings, sorry I cant be there.

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Scott Gilchrist wrote

Tony always brightened proceedings, sorry I cant be there.

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Scott Gilchrist wrote

Tony always brightened proceedings, sorry I cant be there.

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Scott Gilchrist wrote

Tony always brightened proceedings, sorry I cant be there.

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Mark Molyneux donated £26.25 in memory of Anthony
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Gill Gay donated £21 in memory of Anthony

Dear Tony,
Rest safe in God's keeping.
Ron and Gill

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Gillian Gay wrote

Dear Tony,
Rest safe in God's keeping.
Ron and Gill

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Maggie & Derek Sexton donated £42 in memory of Anthony

Sorry we can't be at the funeral to pay our respects to Tony..... see you on the 28th xxx

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Maggie & Derek Sexton wrote

So sorry that we can't be at the funeral to pay our respects to Tony - will see you on the 28th xx

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Gillian Gay wrote

Dear Tony
God Bless you and keep you always.
Gill & Ron x

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Gillian Gay wrote

Dear Tony
God Bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Ron & Gill x

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Gillian Gay wrote

Dear Tony
God Bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Ron & Gill x

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Maggie & Derek Sexton wrote

So sorry we can’t be there to pay our respects to Tony - we will always have fond memories of him xx

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Hannah Baldock-Dennis donated £20 in memory of Anthony

For Tony,
Love Dionne Lynch

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Hannah Baldock-Dennis wrote

For Tony

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Stephen Carr wrote

I worked with Tony at the Gillingham depot back in the 80's. I would very much like to come and pay my respects.

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  • Thank you Stephen. Everyone is welcome to both the funeral and the reception.

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Alan Soames wrote

Tony was my main manager while at slade green, i have many happy memories of work with him. One story i can share, Tony and myself were both changing something on a set of doors in the main shed, when he suddenly turned to me and said "Happy new year Al" i had forgotten it was newyears eve, i just started laughing. RIP mate and thanks for all the laughs, it was SWEET.

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Scott Ferguson donated £15.75 in memory of Anthony
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  • Tony in one of the care homes sporting his new hat.

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