EASTPORT – Frances A. (McIntyre) Finch, 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Eastport. Frances was born March 4, 1924, in Eastport, daughter of the late George and Vida (Calder) McIntyre. She attended local schools and graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1942. In her younger years, she worked in local drug stores, Wilbur Theater and spent her last 42 working years at the local A&P. After her retirement, Frances spent her time serving her fellow Eastporters for the Senior Companion Program until her 80th birthday. She was a faithful member of Christ Episcopal Church and lived a full life for her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Frances was predeceased by her husband, George Finch Sr.; and three sisters, Mary O’Sullivan, Ethel Hicks and Ruth Cheverie. Surviving are her two children, Mary Finch Pottle and George “Bud” Finch, both of Eastport; her brother, Stanley McIntyre and his family of Kittery; five grandsons, David Pottle and his wife, Anne, of Perry, Michael Pottle and his wife, Donna, of Perry, George “BJ” Finch of Bangor, Jonathan Finch and his wife, Catherine, of Wells and Robbie Finch of Ogunquit; and great-grandchildren, Leslie Bassett and Jannelle and Patrick Pottle, all of Perry. She also shared in her heart her loving nephews and nieces, Wayne, Jane and Anne Cheverie, Kathleen and Michael O’Sullivan, Jack, Bill and Robert Hicks, John, Brenda, George, Vincent and Richard McIntyre, Marcia, Carl, Beverly, David and Kenney Diesel, Leanne and Rhonda Carter, Brenda and Brian Finch and Joanne Finch. Visiting hours will be held 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Mays Funeral Home – Flagg Chapel, 72 High St., Eastport. A celebration of Frances’ life will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Episcopal Church, 21 Key St., Eastport. Burial will be after at Hillside Cemetery. Donations in Frances’ memory may be made to Eastport Memorial Nursing Home, 23 Boynton St., Eastport, ME 04631 or Christ Episcopal Church, 21 Key St., Eastport, ME 04631. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
FRANCES A. FINCH
