priest just sent me a PM on this, which was posted over on Tom's Newbie Booster:
http://www.topniche.com/booster/message.php#247772
I'm sad to announce that FinnBear, a long time contributor to this board, deceased after a brief hospitalization on Wednesday, 20th of October. His funeral will take place on Saturday the 30th. I'm so filled with sorrow and grief that i can't express my feelings but briefly.
His loving wife,
Tara
Finnbear was one of the good ones, especially around here. He was always helpful to others when he could, he was always learning & he was a fun guy to talk to.
He will be greatly missed