Kristen E. Finn
Kristen Eleanor Finn, 37 years of age, of Quincy, MA, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2020.
Born December 1, 1983 to William and Dorothy Finn of Milton, MA; she was also the older sister to Caitlyn Finn of Dorchester, MA. She was greatly loved and supported by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Her passion for History and Social Justice led her to her profession and love of teaching. As a teacher at Whitman-Hanson High School and Quincy College, she had a positive impact on the lives of students that entered her classroom.
From a young age, Kristen thrived on adventure in her life; from a three-star athlete at Milton High School, to playing soccer for Southern New Hampshire University, her competitive spirit was infectious. Weekend hikes with her dog Ruby, a trip to Old Silver Beach, skiing from the top of many mountains or just getting up and traveling the world, she loved the outdoors.
She will be greatly missed by family, friends, colleagues, and students.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton Saturday, December 5 at 10:15. Due to Covid-19, seating is limited. The livestream link to the Mass is:
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 4:00-7:00PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kristen’s memory may be sent to Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Scholarship Fund, 600 Franklin St. Whitman, MA 02382.
Guestbook Entries
Billy and Dottie-
Pat and I send our most sincere condolences. We can only imagine the loss and pray that with, family and faith, you will get through these next days. We will pray for you and the family through these toughest of times.
Prayers of support!
Bill & Pat
We are so sorry, my children Serena and Declan were students of Kristen. They both loved her very much and will miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏼❤️
Bill and Dottie
There are no words to express how devastated we are to hear of
Kristen’s passing. We send our sincere condolences to you
and all of your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
I am a former student from Whitman-Hanson’s class of 2013. I had the privilege of being in her class all 4 years. She was such an amazing educator and person. I am so sorry for your loss. She will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was a part of her life 🙏❤️
Sending my deepest condolences to the Finn family at this time. Ms. Finn will be missed by many in the Whitman Hanson Community. Thank you for all you have done for us. Rest in Peace.
Our hearts are heavy for the Finn Family. Kristen was a dear friend of our late daughter Alison, and always there for us at our AMRMF fund raisers. An absolutely beautiful soul who will always have a special place in our hearts. RIP Kristen…
Dottie and Bill, sending our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you and your daughters.
Dear Billy and Dottie,
We are so sorry to hear about the profound loss of your beautiful daughter. We are holding you all in our hearts and prayers.
The Morgan Family
Dottie and Bill – We are so sorry to hear of your unbearable loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your entire family. You and Dot will be in our hearts forever please accept our sincere sadness and sorrow in this tragedy. God bless your entire family. THE SPADEA FAMILY
Dear Dottie and family—Our deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of your beloved daughter Kristen. We were all saddened to learn of this unexpected tragedy—no pain can be worse than that of losing a child. Know that your classmates are holding you in thought and prayer at this most difficult time. God bless and keep you as you navigate the waters of grief.
Kristen was an amazing light in my life and such a joy to have as a vocal student. She was, one could say, my pride and joy, and brought to immense joy and happiness to me for so many years. My love, sorrow, and prayers are with Bill, Dottie, and Caitlyn. There are no words that begin to describe the loss that a world without Kristen creates. I’m so grateful to have had the special relationship I did with her, and will forever hold memories of her in my heart. Rest peacefully my dearest friend.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a student of miss Finns over 7 years ago and I will never forget her impact. Out of any teacher I had she made the biggest difference for me. She was a kind and beautiful person.
Billy, Dottie & Caitlyn,
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. My heart goes out to you all. Much love being sent your way.
Tina, Russell, Sean, Jesse & Grey
My sisters both had Ms. Finn in the past and this year I was so excited to get her for history. For the few months I had her, she was a great teacher who told stories of her humanitarian work and her passion for educating young people in an honest way. She created an environment where we all felt comfortable enough to voice our opinions and have open discussions. We butt heads sometimes (ok maybe a lot) but i still enjoyed going to class and knowing i was able to have these conversations. I’m so sorry to her family and friends who lost a great person. She will be greatly missed, I know I’ll miss her.
Caitlin my girl I am so sorry for your loss I wish I would could be there to console you but I’m here in Florida in my doors in my heart you’re always open for you I love you and miss you girl sorry about your loss I know how old the feeling is my pain is with you love you girl
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kristen. I worked with Kristen at Whitman-Hanson and enjoyed her sense of fun. She was a lovely girl. I would have wanted to come to pay my respects but the covid issue will keep me at home. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you
Dear Dottie and Billy,
I am so sorry for your loss of Kristen. I think of you and your family often with warm thoughts and memories. You are so special to my mom and all of us kids. With deepest sympathy and love from me, Colin and the kids,
Sheila McDermott Delaney
Dot n Bill, I am so sorry to read bout your beautiful daughter. I remember when she would come into Alfredo’s with you. Please know u are in my thoughts n prayers. Debbie(waitress from Alfredos)
Dear Dotty,Billy,and Cati so very Sorry for your Loss. I will always have fond memories of Kristen at the many Christmas Eve
gatherings at Liz and Stephen’s. She was a Beautiful
Person Inside and out she will be Greatly missed by
everyone who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and
the whole Finn Family. ❤️🙏 Cathy Reynolds
Dear Dottie, Bill, and Caitlyn,
We are stunned and saddened to hear of the loss of Kristen. Our hearts are broken for you. We remember the fun loving Milton soccer days fondly. Holding you in thought and prayer.
Mary Ann and Jim Donnelly
Dottie, Bill, and Caitlyn,
We are so sorry to hear of the unimaginable loss of your sweet Kristen. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Bill and Cindi Vogel
To Kristen’s family: It’s hard to put into words how sorry I am for your loss. I have worked with Kristen at Whitman-Hanson HS for 9 years. Kristen devoted so much of herself to the students here at the high school. This week, students have shared stories and positive memories of Kristen as they process this news. Kristen inspired and empowered so many students. She hosted an event for Habitat for Humanity that was incredibly impactful. She slept overnight in a cardboard box on the sidewalk with students to teach them a real world perspective on homelessness. She selflessly shared her time and knowledge of yoga with the staff during her yoga certification. She created, just this year, a resource folder for teachers who want to share mindfulness practices with students. Kristen brought happiness and joy to so many people in our community. Her positive life lessons will carry on and she will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the family and everyone who was lucky enough to know Kristen.
I am so very sorry. Kristen will be missed behind words. The whole Finn family is in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. I was so saddened to hear the news Monday morning. I was looking for her all day because I missed her and wanted to say hi and just talk to her. I always talked to her, she was one of the very few teachers I was fond of at Whitman- Hanson. She brightened my days every week whether I had her as a teacher or not whenever I would see her in the hallway and I’d be down she’d always put me in a better place and state of mind. I loved having her as a teacher not only because she was the only teacher who could actually get the material to stick in my head, but also because I could confide in her and she could at some extent confide in me and the rest of her students. She had cared so deeply for her students, I felt that she worried a lot about all of us and just wanted us to do good. She is the reason I was able to keep going with my school work for the years I have been going to Whitman Hanson because she motivated me. She taught me many life lessons and made an impact on me that no one else has and I will forever hold that in my heart. She was a very loving, caring, beautiful, sweet and so much more. Such a beautiful soul Taken way too soon. I will forever miss and think about her, I wish I could help you in any way possible. I’m glad I got to know her and I’m glad so many other kids had someone like her to help them through rough times, always lifted us up and she definitely went above and beyond for her students. So much love for her, May she rest in the sweetest peace.🤍🕊
Billy, Dottie and Caitlyn,
We can’t tell you how shocked and saddened we were to hear of Kristen’s passing. Such a beautiful person on the inside and out who was taken far too soon. Reading the tributes from some of her students and colleagues says everything. Her legacy will clearly march on inside them all. We hope you can find comfort in the countless number of great memories you shared with her. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Dear Billy, Dottie & Caitlyn,
My deepest condolences at the loss of Kristen. I remember her as a baby crawling around the Braintree house and have followed news of her adventures ever since. My heart goes out to you. May her memories comfort you in the days ahead. Terry
Miss. Finn was an incredible teacher and an even better friend and human. I’m so grateful to have had her as a teacher throughout high school and a chaperone during our trip to Europe in 2012. She had an infectious smile and I will cherish the memories of adventuring through the contemporary museum in Nice, eating at little cafes, and her eye roll to something us kids did. She was more than a teacher to so many of her students. Sending thoughts and love to her family. May she rest in peace.
Dear Dottie and Bill:
Please know you are in our thoughts, and in our hearts. Carol and I offer our sincerest condolences and sympathies during this difficult time. May Kristen rest in peace. With love Carol & Tom Callahan
Ms. Finn was the teacher that showed me what it feels like to belong. I will miss her comforting smile passing through the halls and be forever motivated to do good for the world in her honor. To her family and all those impacted by her positivity, I am sorry. We will miss you, rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Finn family during this very difficult time -Jack and Laurie O’Brien and family
I was absolutely heartbroken after hearing about Miss Finn’s passing. I’m an alum from WH Class of 2014. I had Miss Finn through out all four years of high-school for both subjects she taught, seminar, HFH club, and as my community service learning (CSL) mentor. She even wrote my letter of recommendation that helped me get into an AmeriCorps program. Miss Finn was one of the few teachers I felt genuinely cared about me & I had a real connection with. She is truly who I attribute as part of the reason I was able to get through high-school. She truly believed in my ability to grow & make it through anything while also growing my passion for helping people. I can’t find the words to fully express how important and impactful she was for me. I watched the service, Caitlyn’s speech was beautiful. I wish nothing but love & healing for Miss Finn’s loved ones, coworkers, & students. I’ll love & appreciate you forever Miss Finn!
Bill, Dottie, and Caitlyn,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Kim and Bill
Bill, Dottie and Caitlyn,
So sorry for the loss of Kristen at such a young age. May your memories of her help you get through the difficult days ahead.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy,Dottie,and Caitlyn..
words cannot express how unimaginable this terrible loss is for you.
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers will be with you always. May your
family stay strong.
Love and peace to all
Toni McCarthy
I’m so very sorry to learn of this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Finn family during this difficult time.
Dear Dottie,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your daughter and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love to you,
Carolyn McDonald
Dotti, I am without words. Please know I’m holding you close to my heart. I only wish I could help your pain. Love you.