Rest in Peace
On Saturday March 21, 2026, my Aunt and Godmother Barbara Finley-Shea passed away at the age of 70. She wasn't sick, and while she battled with anxiety and depression those were not the cause of her death. It was sudden and incredibly unexpected. It's now Wednesday and I'm still in shock. I'm still trying to process how any of this is real. And I'm trying to figure out what my life looks like, feels like, without her here. My aunt and I had a wonderful relationship. I have fond memories of spending a few days every summer at her home. She taught me how to sew and how to make pie crusts from scratch. Some of my favorite memories involve singing with her, my mother and while she was here my grandmother, we somehow all found our perfect harmony parts. It was something really special. She loved to go into "used-a-bit" shops and find a good deal- as any good Minnesotan does. She loved to share her finds-she kept my feet warm for years with her Fox River finds...
