Reg passed away suddenly and peacefully at the Seaforth Manor Retirement Residence on Friday, February 17, 2017. Born on September 22, 1930, Reginald Grant Finlayson of Seaforth, was in his 87th year.

Beloved husband of the late Ina (nee Scott) Finlayson (Dec. 2008). Loving father of Mike and Joy Finlayson of Blyth. Cherished Grandpa of Tanya and Kenny McNicol, Sarah and Ryan Keys, Robin and Matt Campbell, Cody Roetcisoender (Emily-Ann Baker), Jesse Roetcisender (Bekki Decevito), and Great-Grandpa of Hailey Pricilla McNicol and Sloan Ina Campbell. Dear brother of Laird and Ruby Finlayson of Seaforth, Garry and Irene Finlayson of Egmondville, Murray and Carol Finlayson of Exeter, Bryan and Brenda Finlayson of RR#1 Walton, and brother-in-law of Dorothy and Doug Eyre of St. Thomas, Anna Scott (Frank De May) of London and Agnes and Wayne Akins of St. Thomas.

Predeceased by his parents Lorne and Irene (nee Volland) Finlayson, parents-in-law Gordon and Hazel Scott, and sister-in-law Frances Melville (Jim).

Visitation will be held at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Wednesday, February 22nd from 6-9 p.m. A funeral to celebrate Reg’s life will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at 11 a.m. There will be a reception following at the Seaforth Legion, Branch 156, and spring interment will take place in the Staffa Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made by visiting Reg’s memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com