Finnigan, Charles Aloysius "Charlie" "Al", 77, of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home and formerly of Pomquet River, Antigonish County, passed away on November 19, 2016, in the nursing home.

Born in Cape Jack, he was a son of the late Charlotte Finnigan and was raised by his grandmother, Sophie (Breen) Finnigan.

Al was a loving, caring, providing husband and a devoted dad and grandpa. He was a truck driver for over 50 years and was well-respected by his peers. He loved hunting, fishing, homemade cooking, and George Jones.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Mattie); daughters, Sophia and Meriah, Pomquet River; son, Jim (Cheryl), Fall River; grandchildren, Ashley and Jessie, Cordella and Jessie; siblings, Patsy Slaunwhite, Linda Misner, Gordon, and Larry; mother-in-law, Mary Mattie, Heatherton; special niece, Stephanie Mattie (a.k.a, "Snotface"), Alberta, and many more nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Jackie Benoit and Donna Mattie (Gary DeCoste); brothers-in-law, J.J. Mattie and Jamie Benoit; and cousin, Ann Landry.

Predeceased by son, Samuel, and daughter, Anna.

Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 11:00am in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, with Fr. John Barry presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations directed towards the family are appreciated.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Dr. Hickey, Dr. Steeves, and the staff of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home for the exceptional care they provided to Al.

Online condolences: www.clcurry.com