Esther I. Finch Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Esther I. Finch, 97, of Fish House, passed away on Saturday June 15, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam and went to her heavenly home. She was born in the Town of Day on October 27, 1921 a daughter of Charles and Lillian LePiere and was a lifelong area resident. Her first occupation was sewing gloves at home so she could raise her family at the same time. In later years, she was a caring and loving caregiver to several people. Esther was a longtime member of the Northampton United Methodist Church at Fish House and a former member of the Fish House Community Center. Her family was the love of her life and she enjoyed all the holidays and her birthday celebrations with all of them. She was married to Gordon N. Finch on February 17, 1940. He died on May 8, 1989. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a son, Roger; two sisters, Sarah Earl and Margaret Akins; her twin brother, Chester LePiere; and two grandsons, Donald and Chad Finch. Survivors include two sons, Robert G. (Mary Ellen) Finch of Edinburg and David (Danny) Finch of Fultonville; two daughters, Patricia (Roger) Ferguson of Fish House and Flora (David) Howitt of Northville; a brother, Everett (Norma) LePiere of Broadalbin; fourteen grandchildren, Randy, Evonne, Rodney, Evette, Reggie, Marion, Roger Jr., Vincent, Lacey, Tom, Tim, Trudi, Trish, and Sam; four step-grandchildren, Leverne, Marsha, Diane, and Bobby; twenty-one great-grandchildren, Amber, Gordon, Jessica, Robert, Kayla, Cynthia, Shadow, Jenna, Kaylee, Kyle, Sandy, Timothy, Josh, Madison, Kelsey, Darrin, Helena, Jessica, Chad Jr., Alexia, and Charles; twelve great-great-grandchildren, Trevor, Travis, Luke, Molly, Matthew, Konner, Rodney, Sadie, Lillian, Ellie, Lydia, and Violet; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 10am – noon at the Northampton United Methodist Church 1605 County Highway 110, Broadalbin followed by a funeral service at noon with Rev. Jerry Oliver, officiating. Burial will be in the Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery. The family would like to express their gratitude for the love and care Esther received while she was a resident at Wells Nursing Home, Johnstown for the past four years, and to St. Mary’s Healthcare for the love and compassion she was given in her final days, and to all of her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society, or to the American Legion Post #337, all in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095.

Esther I. Finch

October 27, 1921 - June 15, 2019

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