March 4th 1952 – April 28th, 2021.
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother Susan Finn (nee Golding) at the age of 69 years, in the early morning hours of Wednesday April 28th, 2021, as I held her hand.
Susan was born in England to the late Sydney “Syd” and Evelyn Golding (nee Philips) and was the second oldest of four siblings. The family moved to Windsor, Ontario in 1955 and that remained home until 1973. Susan graduated from St. Clair College (Windsor) in Bio Science Technology and that led to mom’s career-long passion in Microbiology and Technical Specialty until retirement in 2018. During mom’s career, she was known for her incredible work ethic, energetic spirit, honesty, dedication to the sciences and highly regarded by all that knew her.
Susan and the late Denis Finn were married in 1973 for 42 loving years, building their life in Toronto and then moving to Bolton, where they lived for 27 years. They enjoyed golf together, listening to Jimmy Buffett and sharing a lifetime of laughter together.
Susan is survived by her two siblings Jennifer Allard (Tom), Michael “Perky” Golding (Sharpe Family), Jill Golding, the late Mark Golding and only daughter, Shannon (Sean Saliba). Mom and I had a once in a lifetime relationship, we shared everything together and are truly the best of friends. Mom, I am eternally grateful that you chose me and will miss you every day of my life, you have my heart. Mom is loved dearly by her son-in-law Sean and his extended family. Alias & Thunder, mom’s four-legged friends will miss their G-Maw greatly.
Susan is also survived by her loving partner James “Jim” Morgan. Mom met Jim at a special time in her life and they shared an instant connection. Jim and mom enjoyed travelling, boating and socializing with their many friends and family members. Mom was especially proud that she was now an official Floridian Snowbird. Jim, Jim’s family, friends and mom’s best four-legged gal Missi will forever hold mom in their hearts and remember mom for always being happy and light of Jim’s life.
Susan was affectionately known as Sue to many life-long friends and family and her infectious laughter could be heard for miles. Susan will always be remembered for her blonde spikey hair that was perfectly imperfect; her authenticity, tenacity and most importantly, her energetic love for life. Mom simply loved life and leaves behind a lifetime of happy memories with all of us that love her including many nieces, nephews, extended family & friends around the world.
Cremation has taken place. A joyful celebration to honour Susan’s life will be held later when we can all be together again. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation in Susan’s name to any animal rescue organization or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton (905-857-2213). Thank you, Elaine, for your kindness and support during this difficult time.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Kerri Grech
Shannon
Your mom will definitely be missed by all of us here at the office (Dr. Weicker). What a great lady. Hold on to those special moments and memories you shared with her. You two were truly like best friends and my heart goes out to you.
Jo & Scott Russell
Dear Shannon,
Scott and I have known Jim for years, when we met your mother at the marina we could instantly feel that her energy and love for life was a perfect fit for Jim, his family and all of his friends!
Your mother is a bright star and will forever hold a place in our hearts, we are so very sorry,
to soon to loose such a wonderful lady!
Take care of you,
Jo & Scott
Charlene Hall
Gone too soon. John and I could hear Sue laughing all the way down the dock!! Sincerest condolences to Shannon and Jim I know there will be a big void in both your lives.
Leigh Anne
Awe Sue, D dock just won’t be the same this year without hearing your laughter. We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of such a vibrant lady. Our most sincere thoughts go to all of Sue’s family & especially Shannon, Jim, Bob & Shari Love Leigh Anne and Rod Murdy
Pietro Oliva
Our deepest condolances for your great loss.
Peter and the team at Excel Dry Cleaners.
Tyler Edling
Susan was a wonderful friend and colleague. She worked hard, played hard and lead by example. I worked with Susan for many years and enjoyed every minute. Rest in peace Susan you will be missed
Donna lynn
Dear Shannon and family , my heart goes out to You! Such a sudden loss of such a wonderful woman, and a friend to so many …, I had the pleasure of doing Susan’s crazy purple and blonde hair . The stories and laughs were many.. Thank you Eva for introducing me to this lovely family.. I now call Shannon a good friend .. God Bless you and my condolences
Gail
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. So long sweet friend until we meet again!
Felita Pinto
Our deepest condolences for your loss. May your mom rest in eternal peace. ❤️
Enrico and Felita
Jackie & Mike Motta
We are so sorry to hear about your mom! Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you Shannon, Sean and all the family! Your mom was a lovely woman. May she RIP ❤️
Mary Di Tosto
Our deepest condolences Shannon for the loss of your mom
Rob & Mary Di Tosto
Lauren Bond
I am deeply saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. I knew both Denis and Susan as customers of mine over the years at the Bolton LCBO. When Denis passed, Susan and I always talked of him. She was the sweetest, even coming to let me know that she had sold her house in Bolton and was on to her next journey. When she would come back in to town, she would always pop by and let me know what was going on in her life. Even though I left that store and moved on to another, I often thought of her and her bigger than life personality. She and Denis will forever hold a special place in my heart as a favourite customer. RIP and my sincere condolences to her family
Colleen Sayen
Aunt Susan was the “cool aunt” because I could talk to her about anything but also because she stayed young all her life. Even if she was disapproving of something, she still found a way for the two of us to laugh together at the end of the conversation. I always looked forward to her visits because I knew our home would be filled with laughter as long as she was around. Later in life when I didn’t get to see her as much, Aunt Susan was still sure to keep in touch and give advice over the phone. Uncle Denis and Aunt Susan were so hip together, but most of all – so in love. I saw it even as a little kid. Then they showered more of that love onto Shannon. I wish I had more time with Aunt Susan. The entire Finn family is so aggrieved at losing her. Thanks for all the fun and love, Aunt Susan. X O X O Colleen
Vera
Shannon,
There are no words to make the hurt go away. So sorry to hear this about Sue.
There are a handful of “moms” growing up in my life that I held dear in my heart and Sue was and still will always be one of them to this day. She was always fun and bubbly and I loved being around her. She was always smiling which would make me constantly smile through conversation. I always have her voice in my head, especially the way she would look at you and say “SHANNON” weather good or you were in trouble. You guys were so close and I loved seeing that. Cherish all the memories and smile about them.
Love you xx
Vera& Aaron
Eva Maria Proctor
Dear Shannon,
You know that the world will never be the same without your mom! We loved her and will always miss her deeply! Our condolences go out to you, the Golding family and the Finn family.
Dear Jim,
We are so sorry you lost your wonderful loving partner after only a few short years! We were so happy that Susan found you and got to have you in her life. She truly loved you.
Rest in peace Susan. Love always, Eva and Dan
Stephanie Alex and Phillips’s from England
Shannon We are so sorry for your loss, Susan was my cousin which I had the pleasure of meeting on visits from England with mine and Susan’s Aunty Joyce and cousin Julie, we had some great times full of fun and laughter and amazing memories made with Susan, Denis and Shannon. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to visit our family in Canada, RIP Susan thinking of you Shannon xxx
Pat Foltas
Dear Shannon,
That was a beautiful and fitting tribute to your mother. All of us who worked for her at Daniel Medical Labs in Microbiology will miss her so much. Our regular get togethers will not be the same without her since she was the heart of our little group. When we can finally have a get together again, we will all raise a glass to Susan knowing that she is up in heaven smiling down on us and we will remember all of the good times we spent with her. My heart is with you and Jim and your families at this time.
Marilyn
RIP to my cousin Susan who was loved by many and is going to be sadly missed
From your cousin Dieter Phillips and his wife Marilyn and family in England xxxxx
Stephen Bunyan
Shannon, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My condolences to you and family. I have many fond memories of chatting with your Mom in the early days of my career. She always had a smile and made me laugh often.
Ignatius,Georgina and James Saliba
Dear Shannon, we are so proud of you. We knew that besides being a mother and daughter you were also the best of friends. You’ve been a loving and dutiful daughter always especially during the weeks of her hospitalization. During the last weeks I kept thinking how vivacious and loving she was. I want to remember her always beautifully dressed with spiked hair which suited her so much. We’re going to miss our special celebration s with her and Jim. Your mom is looking down on you and Jim with a big smile on her face thinking how lucky she had both of you in her life. Love you always.
Edie
I knew Susan Finn as a customer at Zehrs for many many years . She was a beautiful lady, I always loved her style. She was always so wonderful to everyone in the store, to me that says so much about someone. She was so wonderful. So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Edie McKee-Rawlinson
Carmel Fuller
So sorry for your loss, Sue was one of the special ones and will be remembered by many.
Dian and Bruno
Shannon, your mother’s laugh and smile will forever be in our hearts. May she Rest In Peace with your dad. Until we meet again Susan………Cheers!
Your Friends and Neighbors
Dian & Bruno
Mike Toomey
Dear Shannon your mother was always a joy to be with she leaves a warmth in our hearts we were more than just neighbors a deep bond with Dennis and Sue as we watched out families grow the girls just loved her we had many many weekends and years together in marrigaritaville ill never for get your parents.Grateful that she met a wonderful guy like Jim she was so happy to find a kindred soul to match hers Love Mike &Nancy
Ann McCarley
I worked with Susan for over 20 years at Starplex Scientific. She brightened our days with her laughter and made the workplace fun. Always smiling in good and bad times. She has left us with so many wonderful memories which just thinking of them brings a smile to our faces. We were truly lucky to have had her in our lives. Rest easy my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Shannon and Sean, Jim and all the family.
Patricia Inglis
Shannon and family… Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to you all! I am glad I had Susan in my life for so many years…. she has taught me so much over the years and I am so very thankful to her. Susan has definitely left is all with good and funny memories that will be shared for many years to come…. she was a great friend and honestly the best boss I have ever had….Susan you are missed dearly…..Love Patty (FH) xo
Patricia Inglis
Dear Jim….I am so sorry for your loss….although we havent met… Susan talked about you often and she was so over the moon happy with you! You are a wonderful man and I hope you find peace in knowing how much Susan adored you! Sending my heartfelt condolences , Pattyxo
Michelle Farrah
This is one of the most beautiful, elegant heartfelt genuine obituaries I have ever read. I did not know your mother , but after reading your heartfelt words I felt compelled to write what a special gift you had to have such a wonderful mother. May you surround yourself with only special memories and happiness. Bless your dear heart and your family. May your mother rest in peace.
Ramona Gehl
Dear Aunt Sue, I will always remember you and your wonderful enthusiasm and infectious laugh. You had a kind soul and I will always remember you most fondly.
Francesco Trentadue
My deepest condolences to the Finn family .
Francesco 32
Eve Stevens
I am so sad to hear about Sue’s passing. I knew her in high school and when we moved out to the lake, I met Dennis. I am sorry we never got to meet for Lunch Sue.
Nilgun Erinc
I worked with Susan about 15 years at Starplex. She was a very dear friend to me. We had so many fun chats together, shared so many good and sad moments. She was an example of positivity. I’ve never met such a warm and positive soul in my life. Her laughter could be heard from a distance, and always brighten the room when she entered. I loved her so much. Her passing broke my heart, and I can’t believe to this day that we won’t be able to see her and hear her loud and warm laughter again. My heart goes especially to her beloved daughter, Shannon and her partner, Jim and her other relatives and friends. We lost a great friend. Rest in peace my dearest.
Jack Fowler
Shannon, I was lucky to get to know your mom during my days as a Co-worker at Starplex Scientific. Her laughter and smile were infectious. I used to love to clear the walk way so she wouldn’t fall in winter, while she was walking with her cane. She will be dearly missed by her friends at Starplex, though her memory will forever be in our hearts.
Amanda Wellspring
I stumbled across this while randomly looking at this website and I thought “THIS. THIS is the perfect obituary!” then I connected the dots as to whom this person is.
Shannon,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how close you and your Mom were and how she was such a cool Mom.
May the beautiful memories you’ve shared help you through this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julia Chilton
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Susan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Shannon at this difficult time.
We all have such fond memories of Susan and the joy she gave us all. She had such a sense of fun and lit up every room she entered. She had a real ability to make everyone she met feel happy.
We have a lifetime of stories to remember her by, from the times visiting us in England and the times we spent staying with you all in Canada. The last time we spoke we were trying to persuade Susan and Jim to come over to see us all again.
When ever we think of Susan we always smile, she had that effect on so many people and was so greatly loved by us all and by her Auntie Joyce.
Our thoughts and love are with you Shannon and your family and Jennifer and Michael and their families and also Jim.
Lots of love Julia, Mark, Alison and Samuel.