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FINN, Geraldine Frances


Passed peacefully to her eternal reward on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Loved daughter of Tom and Julie Finn (both dec). Much loved sister of Bernie and Alistair. Respected sister-in-law of Cathy and Tracy. Cherished Aunt of Madeleine, Liam, Charlotte, Samantha, Caitlyn and Tom.
Now at rest with her Lord and Saviour.

Funeral notice


Service

Friday June 23, 2023

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Miss. Geraldine Frances Finn will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, June 23, 2023 commencing at 12:30 p.m.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

The Rosary will be recited at St Brendan’s Catholic Church, Corangamite Lake Road, Coragulac on Thursday, June 22, 2023 commencing at 7pm.

For those that are unable to attend the service, CLICK HERE to view the Livestream.

Geraldine has requested bright colours be worn to her Funeral as a further celebration of her life.

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  1. Geri you were such a beautiful, amazing and sweet person. Always so positive with amazing inner strength. I just read of your passing and my heart breaks. Deepest sympathy to your brothers and all of your family.

    I first met you when you advertised for a house mate in 2005. We met and instantly got along and you invited me to come and live with you and Tim. I had just broken up with my boyfriend and you were so kind to me and a great support. You were such a positive and happy person and a wonderful housemate. I loved listening to you sing every day and you used to let me use your microphone to practise my singing. We haven't seen each other in quite a few years now, as we live on opposite sides of the country but we always remained in contact with one another and I enjoyed catching up with you when I visited Melbourne. I'm glad we always stayed in contact, I just wish I lived closer so I could've been with you in your hardest days. You are an inspiration, so brave and strong with a voice like an angel. Rest in peace Geri.

    Viv xo

    Viv

    July 16, 2023 9:43 pm

  2. Dearest Geraldine. You were such a bright light in this world. Such an inspiration. You will be so missed. Feel so blessed to have met & known you. You are now Home. 💕 Condolences to all your family.
    Pam Lowden.

    Pam Lowden

    July 01, 2023 7:35 pm

  3. My sweet dear friend Gez. Now whole and healed in the light surrounded by a choir of angels guiding your way.

    May your spirit be light and joyful.
    May your spirit fly free
    May you have a song in your heart always.

    I love you Geraldine Finn. Rest in Peace

    Martie G

    June 26, 2023 1:08 am

  4. Dear Geraldine I will miss your beautiful voice singing to me and our visits and walking into a room with that big smile always gathering people around you thinking about my last visit at your place how you enjoyed that meat pie messaged me that night to say the pumpkin soup was amazing and thinking about my last visit at the hospital I had no idea that would be the last time with you sending my condolences to Alistair, Tracy and Bernie, Cathy and families

    Maree Ritchie

    June 23, 2023 5:53 pm

  5. Alistair and family I was so very so to hear of Geraldine’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting this special lady only a couple of times but she certainly left a wonderful impression. May she rest peacefully and just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your old work buddy, Bron McGuane (Castle) xx

    Bron

    June 23, 2023 5:44 pm

  6. Geraldine, we met while doing a musical together. You are an angel, a singing angel, so full of beauty, love and light. You lifted all who knew you. I will miss you my dear friend. Condolences to your family. May she rest in eternal peace with God.

    Danielle Soccio

    June 23, 2023 4:06 pm

  7. Dearest friend, may you sleep eternally. Thankyou for being our friend.

    Αιωνία η μνήμη σου Τζεραλτειήν. Να σε αναπαύση ο Κύριος, και γιά πάντα δίπλα του, αγγελούδι.

    Sam and Nicole Perisanidis

    Savvas Perisanidis

    June 23, 2023 2:13 pm

  8. How we will miss your beautiful voice and smile - how lucky is Heaven to have you join their Choir.

    Andrea

    June 23, 2023 2:06 pm

  9. With deepest sympathy to Bernie and Alistair and families. I have many fond memories of Geraldine, and her wonderfully bright personality shone through everything. A beautiful soul who lifted everyone she met.

    Dean (and Jen) Kennedy

    June 23, 2023 11:57 am

  10. Darling Geraldine,
    We have laughed till we cried and had so much fun.
    Tim and I are planning to be there in Colac today but I am unwell.
    Love to all her family and friends.
    A gorgeous, fairy woman.
    Susan-ann,Tim, Lily and Tommy xxx

    Susan-ann Walker

    June 23, 2023 8:38 am

  11. Geraldine, you were such a special person; one in a hundred million. I'm so sad that I didn't get to know you longer.
    Miss you already.

    Barb Brooks

    June 23, 2023 8:27 am

  12. What a pleasure it was to know you Geraldine. A beautiful woman who will be so greatly missed. Rest In Peace dear lady.

    Kobi Hickey

    June 23, 2023 8:08 am

  13. Geraldine, a beautiful earth Angel now with your heavenly wings. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Rest in peace dear friend. 🙏🙏🙏 Annette and Jim O’Shea.

    Annette O’Sea

    June 22, 2023 11:12 pm

  14. To Bernie & Family , also Alistair& Family the loss of your beautiful sister Geraldine is such a sad time ,the future loss for you will hard to bear. Geraldine was a SAINT.now in Tom & Julia’s arms. God bless Geraldine 😇🍀🙏⭐️. Nola Garner
    18 Fyans St Colac

    Nola Garner

    June 22, 2023 8:59 pm

  15. Condolences to Bernie , Al & Extended Family
    Great memories of a beautiful soul
    You were one of a kind for Chloe ( Your God Child)
    Charlie & Georgia
    Thank you so much Geraldine.
    RIP my friend xxx
    Dean

    Dean Grist

    June 22, 2023 8:25 pm

  16. In the inescapability of life and death,
    in the flow of everything,
    a beautiful soul has taken wings.
    Tear drops falling like rain,
    returning again and again
    to the source of everything.
    Leaving behind
    ripples of change.

    Rest in peace Geraldine.

    Christine Maingard & Alex Szilagyi

    Christine Maingard

    June 22, 2023 7:39 pm

  17. Rest in peace Geraldine. Sharing that highlight of winning the Danny Boy competition at Koroit and bringing the trophy to show me, is a memory I will have forever. The excitement and joy that it gave you was beautiful.

    Meredith Glennen

    June 22, 2023 7:08 pm

  18. My darling friend 'Duchess' Geraldine, it is like yesterday that we met through work....our friendship blossomed, sharing alot of great fun times, and laughter which I will always treasure. Geraldine was such a charismatic, beautiful, caring, kind loving soul who always saw the positive in everything!

    I called her my 'Duchess' Geraldine, which she loved, as she was of "Royal" beauty❣(both inner & outer)🌹 I'm deeply sad to have lost such a special friend....she rose above her challenges with so much dignity, never complaining, having her Trust, Hope and Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and our Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God who she deeply loved...now in Their care.

    I was privilidged she was in my life and to have met a beautiful Angel who touched the lives of all who knew her with her pure, gentle heart. Her parents would of been so proud of what a wonderful daughter and woman she became and she is now united in their care again.

    May my dear friend Geraldine's beautiful soul Rest in Peace knowing her spirit will continue to live on through her beautiful families she deeply loved. My sincerest condolences to Bernie and all her family.

    Unfortunately, I'm unable to attend the funeral but my prayers will be always with you, my darling Duchess❣
    Thank you for your love and friendship which I was blessed to have and I'll truly cherish....Love you heaps❣
    Maria Tsafoulis 💒❤️🌹

    Maria Tsafoulis

    June 22, 2023 1:44 pm

  19. Dear Geraldine. We will miss your angel’s voice, that smile which shone so bright and your beautiful calming nature. We all knew we had a very special person amongst us. You emanated goodness and life. Your presence at Colac Evening View Club functions brightened our world. Condolences to your family from your View friends. Jennie Scott.

    Jennie Scott

    June 22, 2023 9:10 am

  20. Geraldine, a truly charismatic lady and what a voice. The Hills of Warrion and Maling Rd will never be the same. Sympathy to Bernie, Alistair and all the Finn family.

    Trish and Chris Lenehan

    Trish And Chris Lenehan

    June 22, 2023 6:20 am

  21. To Geraldine’s family’s our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.May she rest in peace,no more suffering.🙏

    Clare And Trevor Carr.

    June 21, 2023 7:19 pm

  22. I met Geraldine many years ago when we were teenagers. I remember as a young 17 year old I got a job in this town called Colac. I never knew anybody in this town only Geraldine . She would come and visit me and make sure I was settling in those early lonely days.
    She went off to do her good work and enjoy her music while I was by then busy raising my family. How lovely it was to reconnect with you these last few years when you came back home. I have no doubt the rewards of eternal life of peace and joy are now yours reunited with your Mum and Dad. 🌸

    Maryanne McGuane

    June 21, 2023 7:05 pm

  23. I met Geraldine when she worked at St John of God. She was employed as part of the Pastoral team and my office was just across the corridor. Geraldine sang to patients who were dying. Oh how they must have loved it and what comfort she gave them.
    Geraldine became my friend and she stayed with me a few times and I stayed with her on the farm. I can honestly say, I don't think I've ever met such a loving, kind or happy person in all my life. Such a positive authentic person with a voice of an angel. We shared a love of Jesus so with that said, I don't doubt that Jesus has welcomed her with a choir of angels and a loving embrace. She taught me what it is to love and to be happy. She will be missed not only by me but her family and all who loved her including her cat Persia. Rest in peace my dear friend. Life will not be the same without you.
    Rosaire Mahony ❤🙏🎶🎵🎤

    Rosaire Mahony

    June 21, 2023 4:36 pm

  24. Dearly loved niece of Gerard (dec) and Elaine Finn.
    Thinking of you all during this sad time.
    Always loved and remembered.

    Elaine Finn

    June 21, 2023 1:47 pm

  25. Geraldine Frances. Our sincere condolences to the Finn family. Geraldine played a perfect role in the story of LiFE, written and directed by her GOD,. Geraldine followed the script perfectly never once complaining, carried her cross with an infectious SMILE, Loved those around her, especially the children and elderly,. Geraldine left the theatre of LiFE, On a beautiful feast day 16th June FEAST Of The Most SACRED HEART OF JESUS. RIP Geraldine Frances

    From the mid week mass and rosary community

    Gerry Prime

    June 21, 2023 1:38 pm

  26. Our families have been there for each other in friendship and support over the decades. Geraldine's impromptu and uplifting visits to us at Coragulac will be missed. Our thoughts are with Bernie and Alistair and their families.
    Lex (dec), Nance, Kim, Dianne, Judy and families

    Judy Garner

    June 21, 2023 12:24 pm

  27. Geraldine generously shared her friendship, laughter and music with so many throughout her life and will be greatly missed. Geraldine was a wonderful friend and support to my uncle Warren (Toby) Richens during his last few years and that meant such a lot to him.
    My deepest condolences to Alistair and Bernard and their families at this sad time.
    Helen Bell

    Helen Bell

    June 21, 2023 10:29 am

  28. Dear Geraldine. I so remember your participation on stage with the Sound of Music. Your enthusiasm shone through. Afterwards it was great meeting you at the stage door. God has called you home for your eternal rest. Rest peacefully and rise in glory. Amen.

    Fran Henderson

    June 20, 2023 8:09 pm

  29. Geraldine, A gentle and kind soul with a voice and heart of gold, to know you was such an honour and we are sure going to miss seeing you around but now at peace. Deepest condolences to the Finn family and Geraldine’s close friends
    love Karen and Darren Mulgrew

    Karen Mulgrew

    June 20, 2023 7:05 pm

  30. Geraldine was a beautiful colleague and friend. She was full of life with an infectious smile and an incredible voice! My deepest sympathies to her family.
    ‘No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety…You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.’ Psalm 16:9,11 (NLT)
    Rest in Peace dear Geraldine.

    Catherine Munster

    June 20, 2023 5:51 pm

  31. Standing beside that small girl whose mother had just died we hugged away each others shared pain and never let go of our friendship.
    Sneaking into school to record ‘The Voice’’ for the audition that you win. Going to hear you in concert.
    The beautiful Morning has Broken’ at our wedding.
    Your life was full of love and caring - I will miss you but thank you for being there. Lots of love and hugs.

    Marie Morgan

    June 20, 2023 12:13 pm

  32. Geraldine , way to soon , i will miss that positivity that you had , that massive smile , i loved following your path and your strength . you will be greatly missed and leave a void in our hearts .

    Peter Virgona

    June 19, 2023 11:00 pm

  33. Gez, there are no words. Gone too soon. Your positivity and light brightened every room always. Sing with the angels dear friend. Teach them a thing or two xoxox

    Sam Seconnino

    June 19, 2023 9:09 pm

  34. Geraldine the angels will welcome you with love ,you lovely smile through all your trials was an inspiration to all.Our prayers and thoughts are with all who I loved and cared for Geraldine. Love Eileen and Mick

    M Mc Guane

    June 19, 2023 8:30 pm

  35. Heart felt condolences to Finn family and all who new Geraldine you will miss her so , I’ve only known you for a very short time but your smile and our beautiful friendship will always be with me , thank you for allowing me in your confidence, your love for Jesus and his mother will see you through those gates in to heaven, kind regards in my prayers, Patrick Harrison 🙏🏻

    Patrick Harrison

    June 19, 2023 4:33 pm

  36. Our deepest condolences to all of Geraldine’s family at this very sad time. The beautiful & talented Gerry will be missed by so many, she had a light within that shone so brightly and a soul that searched beyond. Her faith was inspiring and devout. Her energy & strength, otherworldly. And a voice like an Angel.
    We met 28 years ago doing a musical together & have many fond memories since, we will miss her terribly. Sadly we can not attend her funeral in person but will watch the livestream and be there in spirit.
    May she now rest in peace with her beloved parents. 🙏
    All our love, Sarah & Marty Bowen & family

    Sarah Bowen (Byrne)

    June 19, 2023 1:16 pm

  37. Our deepest sympathy to the Finn family on the passing of Geraldine. Geraldine was such a vibrant person who was full of life & fun. Geraldine"s beautiful smile would light up any room she was in. Geraldine you will be missed by so many people.
    Jeanette & Simon Brumby (Brunt)

    JEANETTE BRUMBY

    June 19, 2023 12:00 pm

  38. Geraldine, you had the ability to brighten up someone’s day with your incredible smile and voice!
    Your solo at the Koroit Irish festival was incredible!
    You will forever sing in the hearts of those you have left behind!
    Thank you for the love and care towards our students at St Brendan’s Primary School. We will miss your visits.
    Rip
    Alice Armistead

    Alice Armistead

    June 19, 2023 9:49 am

  39. Beautiful girl..rest peacefully now after your long battle. You were the kindest, brightest soul. Never a dull moment working with you. 💕💕

    Carolyn Armistead

    June 18, 2023 9:37 pm

  40. Geraldine was such a lovely person that will be so sadly missed.
    Our deepest sympathy to the Finn family.

    Sandra & Stephen Lawrence

    June 18, 2023 5:32 pm

  41. Sending my condolences to Alistair and Bernie and your families on the death of my dear cousin Geraldine. I'm quite sure she has had a glorious welcome in Heaven and will be singing happily in the company of her parents. I'm sorry Michael and I can't attend Geraldine's funeral but please know we wish we could be there.

    Andrea Weinbergs

    June 18, 2023 4:52 pm

  42. Geraldine was a Friend / Sister in Law, thank you for being the best fun Aunty to Caitlyn and Tom they could have ever asked for , you loved being with Caitlyn and Tom playing lots of games and taking them back to the farm in Colac , thank you for being the best sister in law I could ever asked for , the great talks we had I will cherish forever , Deepest sympathy to Alistair, Tracy, Caitlyn, Tom and the rest of Geraldine's family , may Geraldine R.I.P xx

    Marianne Finn

    June 18, 2023 4:43 pm

  43. Remembering Gerry as a truly kind hearted soul who always put others before herself. Great admiration for her consistent faith and bravery.
    Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
    May Gerry always be surrounded by endless beautiful music in the after life. X

    Dianne Loubey

    June 18, 2023 3:00 pm

  44. Geraldine will be missed greatly by all who knew her. She always made all those around her have a brighter day. Her name will spoken often by those who loved her and she will be remembered in the quiet moments of the day. A darling friend of my sister Celina.
    Angela Holland

    Angela AHolland

    June 18, 2023 1:59 pm

  45. I feel sure Geraldine arrived singing with the angels into the arms of her Mum and Dad. Now forever at peace. Sympathy to all family and friends.

    Veronica Inglis

    June 18, 2023 1:24 pm

  46. A beautiful person with a heart of gold. An angel's voice on earth now in heaven. You will be missed by many.
    Richens and Larson families

    Gina Larson

    June 18, 2023 10:44 am

  47. Geraldine - your inner strength and strong faith will forever be an inspiration to all who have known you.
    Such a bright, brave and positive lady who always had love and time for everyone. That beautiful smile will be so missed.
    Much love to Geraldine's family and friends.
    Forever at peace - love Kay, Pearl, Chris,Tim and Matt McKay

    Kay McKay

    June 18, 2023 9:42 am

  48. Deepest sympathy to the Finn family.
    Gerry was an amazing person with a smile to light up any room.
    A privilege to be called her friend. Rest In Peace Gerry .x

    Louise Loubey

    June 18, 2023 9:36 am

  49. Positive, kind and gentle... An angelic voice with a devilish sense of humour!
    Condolences to the Finn family
    You will be greatly missed Geraldine 💕🎶💕

    Julia Lang

    June 18, 2023 8:50 am

  50. I met Geraldine at my mother's cousin's funeral some years ago and we have been friends since. - a positive, attractive, charismatic, loving woman with a zest for life, so talented and of a strong faith! I spent precious hours with her on the night before she died and only wish I'd stayed longer, for she was gone in the morning! Rest peacefully dearest Geraldine, in the arms of Jesus. XO

    Paula Mari Ramm

    June 17, 2023 10:20 pm

  51. A gorgeous, vivacious and gentle woman 💕💕 Rest in peace Geraldine

    Molly Neal

    June 17, 2023 7:20 pm

  52. My first ever friend alvie kindergarten 1972 my thoughts are about the wonderful things we did throughout our childhood the friendship we formed we went our separate paths but always managed to reconnect especially through our love of our lord Jesus Christ especially these last few months he has now blessed you with your wings I will forever cherish your friendship love prayers and gods blessings to all your devoted family my friend I love you now and forever fiona

    Fiona

    June 17, 2023 7:15 pm

  53. I first met Geraldine Finn in 1992 on a Contiki Tour of the USA and we stayed friends ever since. I have so many and so many wonderful memories. Geraldine was always performing or singing and she didn't need a stage to do that. You will be missed.

    Katrina Touzeau

    June 17, 2023 5:52 pm

  54. My deepest condolences to the Finn family on Geraldine's passing. She was obviously a very talented and wonderful lady. May Geraldine RIP.

    Marion Manson

    June 17, 2023 5:43 pm

  55. Rest peacefully Geraldine.🌿 Always a smile on your dile and full of positivity. Lots of fun back in the CRC days.

    Jen Lukeis ( Brown)

    June 17, 2023 5:42 pm

  56. A gentle soul with a fierce love of life & all that is! We will miss your smile, your positive attitude & your messages of the true value of life! May Geraldine rest in eternal peace.

    Kerry Hulm

    June 17, 2023 5:40 pm

  57. You were one in a million Gerry. You lit up a room with your beautiful soul. You were a special and talented lady who had time for everyone. Gone too soon.

    Elisabeth Arneil

    June 17, 2023 5:27 pm

  58. Your beautiful voice is silent but will echo in the hearts of all those who heard it. Much love to your family and all those who love you.

    Libby Ryan

    June 17, 2023 3:30 pm

  59. Every now and again angels appear on Earth cleverly disguised as human beings. Geraldine, such a beautiful ray of sunshine, thank you for sharing a little of your precious time on Earth. Rest easy now beautiful lady xxx
    Michelle

    Michelle

    June 17, 2023 2:46 pm

  60. “The Lord bless you and keep you;

    The Lord make His face shine upon you,
    And be gracious to you;

    The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
    And give you peace.” ’
    Amen

    Eden Joseph

    June 17, 2023 2:34 pm

  61. The skies dulled over and the birds paused their singing on Friday morning. The world has lost one of the kindest, brave, most compassionate women, and I feel blessed to have known her. Much love to all of Geraldine’s family and friends xxx

    Pauline

    June 17, 2023 1:44 pm

  62. Dearest Geraldine, friend and former classmate. You will be sadly missed. Your faith was inspirational. Rest in Peace. Deepest sympathy to Geraldine's family. Love always, Alison xx

    Alison Bonner

    June 17, 2023 1:43 pm