Michele Claire Finch-Coursey (nee Finch)

January 14, 2020

Michele Claire Finch-Coursey (née Finch) died at home on January 14, 2020 in Toronto at the age of 55 after a long illness. Michele was born on September 4th, 1964 in Toronto to Ian and Claire (nee Goodwin) Finch. She graduated from York University – Glendon College in 1987 with bachelor degrees in English and Education. She married the love of her life Michael Coursey, who she met at Glendon College, in 1988. Michele and Michael welcomed two sons Spencer and Pierce (Finch-Coursey) in 1991 and 1993, respectively. Michele was a loving and supportive mother, devoted to family and friends, strong willed with a great sense of humour. She worked as an Elementary school teacher for the East York and Toronto District School Boards for 32 years. Michele had a great passion for teaching students in a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. Michele is survived by her father Ian, her husband Michael, her son Spencer, her son Pierce and his partner Feryn, her brother Andrew Finch and his wife Daphne, and her brother Duncan Finch and his wife Jane. She is preceded in death by her mother Claire. A private cremation will take place Friday January 17th. A wake to celebrate Michele’s life will take place on Sunday, February 2 from 1-4 pm at 55 Austin Drive, Unionville, Ontario L3R 4S8 in the Party Room on the first floor. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Lung Association. The family would like to thank the nurses of Saint Elizabeth and PSWs of TransCare for their care of Michele throughout her illness.