James Patrick Finnegan (1 Dec 1947 - 17 Dec 2021)

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Location
RC Church of Sacred Heart 25 Mere Road Leicester LE5 3HS
Date
5th Mar 2022
Time
4pm
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Passed away peacefully on 17th December 2021 after a short illness bravely fought.

Treasured Son of the late James and Bridget.
Much loved Partner of the late Terri.
Beloved Father to Maria and Jeremy.
Very much loved Grandfather to Jenna and Lewis.
Much loved Brother to Johnny, Clare and Paul.

Funeral details will be announced when COVID restrictions allow for the funeral he requested.

Maria Huggett donated £1,100 in memory of James

On Jimmy's 1st Anniversary we held a two band Charity fundraiser at the Notts Club in Leicester. One of his ambitions prior to COVID was to put on two charity fundraisers one for the Emerald Centre which was a big part of his life and the other for Cancer Research UK which thanks to the then trial of Immunotherapy gave us 4 extra years with him. What a night it was everybody coming together to celebrate his memory. A huge thank you to everyone that donated or came to the event and took part in the raffle, we raised £2,200 which has been split between the Emerald Centre in Leicester and Cancer research UK. He would have said That'll Do!

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Jenna Walker donated £450 in memory of James

The kind donations from people in Ireland - amazing amount! Thank you for all your donations towards cancer research in Jimmy’s memory.
We certainly miss him x x x

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  • Well said Jenna, Thank you to all the family and friends in Ireland for your very kind donations - the trial from Cancer Research UK gave us those extra precious 4 years with us. He left a big hole in our lives. xxx

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Clare Brown donated £40 in memory of James
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Nuala Doyle wrote

My deepest sympathies to Jimmy's family X

I met Jimmy back in 2016 when I was trying to piece together our family tree, he was full of beans so energetic and just eager to help. Jimmy helped put together so much of our family puzzle and I'm so thankful. I was saddened to hear the news of Jimmy's passing back in December as when we last spoke he was adamant of having a get together back in Ireland when the covid situation calmed down.
Thank you Jimmy, I promise I'll mind the research you trusted me with, until we meet again ❤️

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Ceoltoiri Eireann wrote

Jimmy thinking about you today, Saturday, 5 March 2022, as we turn out in your home city, Cathair Leire, to say a fond fair well, to celebrate your life well lived and to send you on your way with the love of God to be buried in your beloved Éire.

Jimmy will be very sadly missed by all at Leicester Comhaltas. He gave so generously of his time, life experience skills and knowledge of Irish culture. Jimmy’s keenness to learn Gaeilge and delve into historical issues to engage us at monthly sessions was second to none. His continued encouragement of the benefits of the Leicester Comhaltas to the Irish community in Leicester gave our Committee the incentive to plan events and build the music classes. We miss you dearly Jimmy at our weekly dancing.

Leicester Comhaltas remember Jimmy with love and gratitude.

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dhílis agus suaimhneas síoraí. May the Lord have mercy on his faithful soul and eternal peace.

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  • Thank you very much for that wonderful tribute. He dearly loved spending time with you all. God Bless and thank you again. Maria (Jimmy’s daughter)

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Kevin Deegan donated £40 in memory of James

Condolences to all the family for your loss of a fine man, a great friend and neighbour for over 30 years.

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  • Thank you Kevin. He thought the same of you all.

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Maria Huggett wrote

Jimmy will be received into Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 3HS on Saturday 5th March at 4pm and afterwards at the Emerald Centre, LE5 0TB. Jimmy will be received into Cortown Chapel, Kells, Co. Meath, Eire on Monday 21st March at 7.30pm. Mass on Tuesday 22nd March at 11am then buried in Kells Cemetery. Instead of flowers, please make a donation to Cancer Research UK. A memorial page has been set up to remember Jimmy. Please visit: rwfs.co.uk and click on the 'Obituaries' tab to access. Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd. 2b Cross Street, Enderby Leicester. LE19 4NJ Tel: 0116 2866858 enderby@rwfs.co.uk

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  • Jimmy you are greatly missed by Siamsa Dancers Leicester, may your gentle soul rest in peace. Our condolences to your family and many friends. Slán agus beannacht.

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james devlin wrote

Our sincere condolences to the Finnegan family on the loss of a great character & fine man. Rest in peace Jim God bless Jim Devlin & family

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Eileen Biddle donated £20 in memory of James

Rest in peace Jim xx

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  • Many thanks for the donation Eileen. Cancer Research UK trial gave him an extra 4 years with us. Bless you. Maria x

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Barbara Jones wrote

Jimmy you were a great friend to my Dad Bert Blakesley. Sorry to hear of your passing

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  • I remember Bert, with great affection- He was a very dear friend to Jimmy and Terri x

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  • We all loved Bert and Edna - they were so much a part of life in the Royal Oak. Later Bert was a regular at Upperton Road. He was always so good to my Mum, Bridget xx

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J Novakovic wrote

🇮🇪
Goodbye
To a unique person, a man who had presence,and a great laugh, who will be missed.
Memories of a marvelous tea maker at St Patrick's on Sunday nights, who's hopefully making tea ☕for all the Set dancer's in heaven.
🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
🙏 Condolences to all the family, on your loss.🌹
🕯RIP Jimmy🕯
💚 Love from
Jo N x
J Novakovic:

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Laraine Sullivan wrote

Dear Jimmy, Uncle and friend.
What a team you and Terri made, always there for us all when we needed you. That big beaming smile on your face as you walked towards us, always asking about the family and how they were. This was closely followed by a little tip about life and how important family were. You have left a big legacy behind you, not only as a family member but also all the ancestral information you unearthed with your dogged determination to follow things through. I will miss you at family gatherings. Laraine x

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Dawn Kirk wrote

Rest in peace Jimmy

Dawn,Simon & Girls xx

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Gail Peel wrote

Jimmy so sad and shocked to hear off your passing Deepest sympathy to all your family love and respect Love Gail and family X God Bless☘️

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Jennifer Grimes wrote

Jimmy you were such a kind, caring man. Your trips here will be missed. You loved to call and sit outside with a big mug of tea in one hand and a cigarette in the other. You loved when you called and I was making homemade chips and stayed for dinner. When covid hit and the Westway closed you spent the summer with us sitting at the table doing your research and the kids loved the craic with you. May you rest in peace Jimmy. 🙏 ❤

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Ann QuinnMcGovern wrote

Jimmy was such a very special friend. We had some wonderful times during his many visits to Ireland He always kept in touch when he was back in Leicester with very long phone calls when he wanted to know all about Kells and his so many friends here He was so interested in his family roots in Ireland and through his encyclopaedic research he discovered more relations and connected with so many. Everyone here in Kells knew him and was shocked to learn of his death. I will miss him terribly and feel Blessed to have the great memories he created and to have had him in my life. Rest in Peace dearest Jimmy

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Donna Barrett wrote

RIP Jimmy love to all the family x

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One true gentleman love from myself and Tucker watts x

One true gentleman love from myself and Tucker watts x

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Jimmy and Janine at Rockfield Aug 21, 2019

Jimmy and Janine at Rockfield Aug 21, 2019

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JAMES FLYNN wrote

RIP James, a true gentleman who will be greatly missed, we always had great meetings at the emerald and really enjoyed your company=rip

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Terry, Liam Des & families Cartwright wrote

Uncle Jimmy, you were always there in our lives & we can't imagine you not being here with us any more. You were kind, generous and had a great sense of humour and always made us laugh, especially in sad times. We had some really lovely and happy times at the Emerald Centre. You had a fantastic gift for story telling which brought so much Irish history to life! We cannot put into words what you meant to us and how deeply you will always be missed. God bless and Rest In Peace Uncle Jimmy. XX

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