Contributions to the tribute of Walter Andrew Finik

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Liz Knapp ( Liteplo ) posted a condolence

Robert has spoken fondly of his aint and uncle, and I am so sorry I never got to meet Wally before this sad event. Time will heal. Mrs. R. G. Liteplo

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Caroll Morency Circé posted a condolence

Dear Nadia, Andrea, Teresa, Vanessa & all family members, My deepest sympathy. Wally was such a kind & gentle soul, he will be missed tremendously by everyone. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With great memories, Caroll.

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Paul Witwicki posted a condolence

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Uncle Wally was like a Dad to me. Always there whenever I needed him. He took me for my first haircut and went to Father-Son events with me. I will miss him deeply. He will always be with all of us. He touched so many lives with his generosity and his humor. Love you, Uncle Wally.

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Lori Witwicki posted a condolence

Uncle "Daddy" as I called him. He was a very special man, kind, generous and loving. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make me laugh. He loved his family very much and it showed in his eyes and actions. My heart goes out to you Nanny, his loving wife (my Aunt), he loved you so much and always wanted the best for you. To his 3 beautiful daughters (my cousins), he was so very proud of you all and loved you all unconditionally. Craig, he was happy to have you as his son-in-law! Aidan and Keira, he glowed around you both! He will be missed a lot! I love you Uncle Wally xoxo

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Jon and Ginny Campbell posted a condolence

Ginny and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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Guy Boileau posted a condolence

Dear Teresa and family - Despite the distance, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You spoke often about your father, worried about him, including during your recent travels to Indonesia. Do you remember when we were in Yogjakarta and we heard reports of a volcanic eruption far away from where we were? You knew your father would be concerned so you asked me to send your parents an email to inform we were ok; that we were no where near the danger zone. Your Mom soon replied to thank us for the note and confirmed that your Dad had seen the news reports and was quite worried. I know you will celebrate with pride your father's life, which I hope will help in the grieving process. Prends-soin, Teresa, je pense à toi et on s'appelle lorsque tu auras un peu de temps. Avec amitié GuyB

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Karen and Steve Hollingshead posted a condolence

Andrea, we are deeply sorry to learn of your father's passing. Our love and thoughts are with you and your family.

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Marc and Silke posted a condolence

Dear Andrea and Craig, We feel so deeply sorry for you loss. We just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts. Even though grief often feels like fear, rest assured that we and your friends will be there for you and your family. Silke and Marc

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Julie Irvine posted a condolence

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

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John Witwicki posted a condolence

Nadia, Andrea, Teresa & Vanessa Let it Comfort you to know that He will live on in the Hearts of everyone he touched and of those who Knew & Love Him. Let it Comfort you that as you gather and share your Memories of Him; you will Celebrate His Life Love & Prayers, John

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Tony & LInda D'Errico posted a condolence

Nadia and the entire family, Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult, sad time. Please accept our deepest sympathy and take solace in knowing that "Wally" is with God now.

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Andrew, Arianna and Damian posted a condolence

To the entire Finik Family, Our hearts and prayers are with you. I will never forget going to the "driving range" with my buddy when I lived in Ottawa. I loved spending time, cracking jokes and laughing with him. He was someone I loved being with. Rest in peace Pan Wally! Love Andrew, Arianna and Damian

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Chris Connolly posted a condolence

Dear Teresa and family, My thoughts will be with all of you during this very trying time. I hope that the following passage will bring to you the comfort which it has often brought to me. It was first delivered in 1910 as a Catholic sermon by the Canon of St. Paul’s Cathedral named Henry Scott Holland--but its sentiment, I think, is universal: "I suppose all of us hover between two ways of regarding death, which appear to be in hopeless contradiction with each other. First there is the familiar and instinctive recoil from it as embodying the supreme and irrevocable disaster... "But, then, there is another aspect altogether which death can wear for us. It is that which first comes to us, perhaps, as we look down upon the quiet face, so cold and white, of one who has been very near and dear to us. There it lies in possession of its own secret. It knows it all. So we seem to feel. And what the face says in its sweet silence to us as a last message from one whom we loved is: " ’Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well.' "

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Christina Medyk posted a condolence

Nadia and Family, We are thinking of you during this very difficult time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Christina Medyk and Family

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Nadine Mawle posted a condolence

Dear Teresa, My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you, your mom and sisters. It was a sincere pleasure for me to first meet your father two years ago and to spend time with him and your family again most recently at your place before Christmas. I was struck, each time I met your father, by the warmth and kindness in his eyes. He will be missed. I hope the love of family and friends brings you comfort and strength during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts. With love, Nadine

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Magda Hovjacky and Kevin Kit posted a condolence

Dear Teresa, We are thinking of you and your family. I often heard about the deep love you felt for your father, and saw this through the support and every day actions you took to be there for him and your mom. May you feel the love of your friends and family as you deal with his sudden passing. Our arms are wrapped around you. love, Magda and Kevin

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Sue and Bob posted a condolence

Andrea, Craig and family...we were very saddened to hear of your loss, thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.

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Yves Goulet posted a condolence

Teresa and family, Our condolences for your lost. We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Yves and Mae

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John Vogas posted a condolence

Dear Aunt Nadia,Andrea,Teresa,and Vanessa Although no words can help to ease your loss, may the peace which comes from the love you shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. I met many people in this family when i came along and Uncle Wally was a very warm and kind person towards me always....and i will never forget that about him. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love Johnny Vogas

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Sandra Mello posted a condolence

Nadia, Andrea, Teresa and Vanessa, I know there are no words to make it heal faster, but, eventually time does heal. When I lost my Dad 11 months ago, I thought my heart would never heal but very slowly it is healing. I still miss him so much. Wally was a fantastic husband, father, Didi, brother, Uncle and brother-in-law, someone you could always count on. He gave of himself without asking anything in return. The last time I saw him, was at Jessica and Julia's christening and he looked so happy and calm. Like my Dad I always thought that he would be there forever, he was always there for us, just like your Dad was always there for you. I just wanted to share this with you and know that I still consider you guys as my family. I love you, Wally, and I love you all!!! R.I.P. My dearest brother-in-law!!!

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Bill Harris posted a condolence

Nadia, Andrea, Teresa and Vanessa My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. He will love and be with you always.

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Anna & Nadia Lyskun posted a condolence

Nadia and family, we wish to express our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband father and friend. Words cannot begin to express our sympathy during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Heather Yuill posted a condolence

Dear Mrs.Finik, Andrea, Teresa & Vanessa, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband & father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that the memories you all have will bring some comfort to you in this time of sorrow. Heather, Scott, Cameron & Charlotte Yuill

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Raynee Doner Hodge posted a condolence

Andrea & Craig, Steve forwarded your sad news to me. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and wanted you to know that I am thinking of and praying for you during this difficult time. I will be in touch when I return to Canada. With Sympathy, Raynee

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Brenda and Brian Hope posted a condolence

Wally - one of the kindest, warmest humans I have ever come across. Our hearts are greatly saddened for your loss. The warmth of his deep love for his family will surely continue to surround you all at this time of sorrow. Our deepest condolences.

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Michele Ferreira posted a condolence

To the Finik family, It was with great sadness that I learned of Wally's passing. I knew Wally from his time at Canada Post and I always remember him to be a family man who was completed devoted to his wife and daughters. He will surely be missed by all. I extend my deepest sympathies to you in this most difficult time. Michele Ferreira

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Steve Doggett posted a condolence

I knew Wally through Canada Post and my condolences go out to his family.

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Nancy Rouse posted a condolence

Dear Nadia, Andrea, Teresa and Vanessa It was with shock and deep sadness that we learned of Wally's passing. I will always remember him as a kind and loving man with a terrific sense of humour. Your memories of a wonderful husband/father are immeasurable I am sure. Our love and deepest sympathy Rod and Nancy

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Olga & Gerry Nalyzyty posted a condolence

Dear Nadia and family, Nadia, our sincere condolences to you and all your family. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Olga, Gerry Nalyzyty and family

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Peter Zinko posted a condolence

Dearest Nadia and my dear cousins Andrea,Craig,Teresa and Vanessa, On a beautiful sunny afternoon in November last year, I was lucky enough to be present at a family memorial luncheon with cousins I had not seen in awhile. By chance, a seat was saved for me right next to Wally and Nadia and from the moment I sat down I felt the warmth and relief of being with truly loving people. At one point I had to tell them both how great and happy they looked and how great it was to see a couple so much in love. That love not only served them well in their marriage but it is the greatest gift that they could have passed onto their children and grandchildren. The final words sung in the musical Les Miz are"To love another person is to see the face of God". Today he stands in heaven looking over you all continuing his promise as a loving husband and father. God Bless you all and may the warmth of his soul be always by your side. Your cousin Peter Zinko

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Christine Rainey posted a condolence

Teresa, Mae told me and I was so sorry to hear about your father. Take care of yourself at this difficult time and know I'm thinking of you. Hugs, Christine

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Tracey posted a condolence

Dear Nadia, Andrea, Teresa and Vanessa, Although a sorrowful occasion, it was wonderful to see you again this weekend, and to feel the love and warmth of your family, as I knew it so many years ago. What a legacy Wally leaves behind. May you find comfort knowing that he is always smiling down on you, and that you will continue to bring him joy as he guides you along the paths he has helped you create. Love, Tracey /xo

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Joan Harris posted a condolence

Nadia, Teresa,Vanessa My deepest sorrow for the passing of Wally. It is difficult right now but with time - it will seem less painful. My heart is with you all at this special time. Joan Harris

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Colonial Veterinary Hospital Staff posted a condolence

We are all terribly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, Colonial Vet Hospital Staff

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