Finlayson née Coulson

A loving mother, wife, sister, and woman of remarkable wit, thoughtfulness, and generosity, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in New Westminster after a courageous two-year battle with breast cancer. She was 71 years old.

Born on November 17, 1953, Candice grew up in South Vancouver, where she met her husband, Gordon. They shared fifty-two devoted years of marriage and spent the last thirty-nine of those years in Coquitlam, where they raised their family.

Candice’s greatest pride and joy was her three children, to whom she dedicated herself as a loving stay-at-home mother for a good part of her adult life. Though her children were her world, she also pursued her entrepreneurial spirit, successfully opening and running her own antique and collectibles store in New Westminster from 1997-2001.

A woman of keen interests, Candice was an avid collector, renowned for her beautiful collections of vintage and antique purses and a large, beloved array of vintage Barbie and other dolls. This passion led her to become a long-standing member of the Dogwood Doll Club for over thirty years, where she cherished the camaraderie and creativity of her fellow enthusiasts. She had a sharp mind that she loved to exercise daily with word and logic puzzles, and a deep appreciation for music, especially the captivating voice of Angelina Jordan.

Candice will be remembered by all who knew her for her kindness, creativity, generous spirit, her wonderful sense of humour, and her uncanny clairsentience. Her legacy is one of unwavering devotion, a passion for beautiful things and unique experiences, and a family built on unconditional love.

Candice is survived by her husband, Gordon Finlayson; her children, Brad Finlayson, Grant Finlayson, and Dani Wheatley (Jason); and her sister, Darla Coulson. She was predeceased by her parents, Len, and Gloria Coulson, and her two brothers, Lenny and Trey.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 15th at 12:30 pm at the Centennial Pavilion at 630 Poirier Street in Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Candice’s memory to the Union Gospel Mission, an organization she supported throughout her life.