Jacqueline D. Finn
Date of Passing:
Finn, Jacqueline D., 57 of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of George Finn and proud mother of two wonderful sons to Matthew and Christopher.
Born in Woonsocket on May 9, 1963. A National Honor Society student athlete, she graduated from Woonsocket High School. Jacqui was selected to the Providence Journal First Team All State in girls tennis. She also played basketball and softball for the Villanovans. She went on to pursue a Physical Therapy degree at Northeastern University – Boston Bouve’ College (Cum Laude), and was a member of the division 1 tennis team.
A caring and compassionate health care professional for 34 years, Jacqui was a physical therapist and clinical manager at Healy Physical Therapy for the past 14 years, a certified athletic trainer, and certified manual therapist. She had a keen sense of observation in her surroundings, intuition, and caring of people.
Jacqui played in multiple tennis tournaments as a youth through adulthood and won most. She loved the outdoors, enjoying skiing, tennis, walking, and hiking. She loved the ocean and the mountains. Enjoying her many summer vacations in Madison, New Hampshire with her family. An avid reader and had a passion for books, enjoyed the company of the wonderful women in her book club. A recent favorite event was attending the Twilight on the Blackstone Bridge Dinner with her husband and friends in August of 2019.
She was predeceased by her mother Jacqueline Staples, Uncle Normand Boisvert and Grandparents Francoise and Arthur Boisvert. She is also survived by her Aunt Suzanne Lamoureux and Godson Adam Lamoureux of Santa Cruz California, Along with Brothers George, Tim, and Tom Staples and several nieces and nephews all in Rhode Island. Her family and friends were her true love, with a special fondness to beloved In laws, extended family, colleagues at Healy Physical Therapy, her much loved neighbors, and so many great friends.
A special thank you to Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice of Portsmouth.
Calling hours will be held on Friday July 10, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside. While observing current social distance restrictions only 25 visitors at a time will be allowed in the Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday July 11, 2020 in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 10 a.m. A private family Burial will follow in St. Jean Baptist Cemetery, Bellingham, MA. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Mrs. Finn’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or to onetreeplanted.org as she had special connections with trees would be deeply appreciated.
I an saddened to learn of Jacqui’s passing. She was the shining star in my US History class at WHS. My condolences to all of her family.
George and family,
On behalf of the Maine Athletic Trainers Association, I would like to express our heart felt condolences on the passing of Jacqueline. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you all.
John Ryan, EdD, ATC
President, MATA
Dear George, Matt and Chris,
My heartfelt condolences, prayers and hugs to you at this sad time.
George-My family and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jacqueline was a childhood friend and classmate. She was always a wonderful girl. I’m sorry that I did not have the pleasure of knowing her in her adult life. Love and light to her and her family.
Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. So pleased we could be a part of one of her/your favorite vacation spots. Sending hugs.
George – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are no words to heal your sadness, but know that we all deeply feel your loss, and we know your strength and love of your sons will carry you though.
George, Matt and Chris – We are so sorry to hear the sad news. Sending you our condolences and wishing you love, strength, and peace during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. George, our thoughts are with you and your sons.
The Turner family
Laura, Geoff, Kate, Sam, and Harry
George my deepest sympathy to you and your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
and your friends at this very difficult and very sad time i hope you find some peace today and i am very saddened to hear about this
George, Paula and I are so very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons during this very difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.
Jacqui was my best friend through high school, but we lost touch during our adult years. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. She was always a ray of sunshine. You have my deepest sympathies.
George,
So very sorry you have lost your beloved wife! Please know that God is with you during this challenging time! Peace and love to you and your family from the Murphy family!
God Bless!
Dan Murphy
So sad to learn of Jacqui’s passing. Thinking of you at this most difficult time and praying for strength and comfort for your family
George,
My sincere condolences to you and your boys. May you find comfort in special memories and the thoughts that others care.
I am so sad to hear of Jacqui’s passing. We were classmates in highschool and I will always remember her for that beautiful smile and kind heart. My deepest condolence to her family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jacqui as part of my Physical Therapy Team. She was so kind and caring . She made me feel like we had been friends for years. She was so easy to talk with. She will be greatly missed.
May the Lord give you all peace, strength, and comfort during this difficult time.
Sending you and your sons our deepest sympathy. May all of your beautiful memories carry you through this difficult time.
Joe and Caroline Conaty and family
Thinking of you and your family George. Sending deepest sympathy and lots of hugs, Amy and Tim Gorman
Mr. Finn, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the love you share guide you through these difficult times.
Prayers of love, hope and sorrow for you and your family George. May the Lord be with you and Godspeed to your wonderful wife. My heart is sad for you today my friend