John Francis Finn
August 20, 1920 – October 11, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Francis Finn. John was born in Escanaba, MI, and spent his teenage years in Marquette, MI. He was a WWII veteran and served with the U.S. Coast Guard in the South Pacific as a Quartermaster, First Class. After the war he went to the University of Michigan and took courses in engineering and business administration. He graduated with a BBA degree in February 1950.
John worked for the Pittsburg Corning Corporation for 35 years all over the U.S. and Canada. In his spare time, John enjoyed fly fishing, skiing, ocean charter fishing, sailing and golf. In retirement, John and his wife Barbara sailed his boat the “Lalage” in the San Juan and Gulf Islands. John also designed, and built their retirement home in Birch Bay Village which was one of his proud accomplishments.
John was always welcoming friends into his home and enjoyed a good game of cribbage any time of the day, always saying “time for one more?”. He made it to the impressive age of 105 and still it wasn’t enough time. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
John is survived by his friend, companion and loving wife, Barbara; children Dianne Finn, Jay Finn, and Collin Finn (pre-deceased); grandchildren Aryn Chapman and Evan Finn, and great-grandchildren Alexander Nachmann, Collin Finn and Rylan Finn.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Whatcom Hospice Foundation. A service will be held on October 23, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale.
