On Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Adored husband of Margaret for 60 years. Dearly loved dad of Patricia, and Peter; father-in-law of Michael. Dearly loved granddad and great granddad of Bede, Anna and Cedreece, Sarah and Jonathon, Jessica, Simon and Meridee, Danielle and Angus, Phoenix, Charlie, Lilly, Roman, Noah, Cooper, Ollie, Jasper, Courtney, and Lucy. Special thanks to all who cared for dad over the many years. Messages to the Finnigan family c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers donations to the Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind, would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Requiem Mass for Michael will be held in St Anne’s Catholic Church, 739 Ferry Road, Christchurch, on Monday January 10, at 11.00am. The Rosary Vigil will be held in the church on Sunday at 7.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.