Lally Robert “Jim” Finsten, CD (Ret’d)

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Lally Robert “Jim” Finsten (Ret’d) at University Hospital on 27 August 2013 in London, ON in his 92^nd year.

Jim was a veteran of the Second World War and had a long career in the Canadian Armed Forces afterwards.  He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Militia in 1939 and served until 1940 when he was old enough to join the Active force.  He trained in Petawawa, ON and was sent overseas in 1941. In England, Jim served in an artisan company as a driver and clerk. When the war ended, he remained in England as part of the effort that was turning Canadian facilities over to the British.  After the war Jim joined the Permanent Force and served in the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers until his retirement in the 1970s.  During his service, he completed a UNEF tour in Egypt.  Jim was a Life Member of the Victory Branch #317 of the Royal Canadian Legion in London, ON.

A public memorial service will be held on 20 October at the Victory Branch at 1:00 PM. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens will be private.  Donations may be made to The Royal Canadian Victory Branch #317 Legion, the London Humane Society or the London Health Sciences Foundation - Cardiac Care. ^{{dcOct17gd} [zcc]}