Prescott Hollister Finley ’34

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Pres Finley, a retired officer of Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., where he worked for 43 years, died Aug. 4, 2003. He was 90. He was secretary in the company's mortgage and real estate department.

Pres was a former chairman of the Old Guard in West Hartford and a past president of the AARP West Hartford Chapter. "Since retirement (in 1976)," he wrote, "I have been active in various organizations whose interests are directed toward us more mature people (and) it appears I am busier than ever, but I am enjoying it greatly."

Surviving are Pres's wife of 54 years, the former Norma McKerracher; two daughters, Roberta A. and Marilyn J.; and a grandson. Pres was predeceased by a brother, Elmer, and a sister, Arline Maver. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assn., 27 Allendale Dr., North Haven, CT 06473.

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