Finlay was a much loved son to Fiona and Mark (deceased), little brother to Eva and big brother to Ruairi, a grandson, nephew, cousin and a brilliant friend to so many. Finlay was studying engineering at Glasgow University and loving life. He enjoyed music and sports, teaching himself how to play the guitar and being a competitive sailor he was an active member of the university sailing team. He dedicated a lot of his time teaching young people how to sail at Largs and Prestwick Sailing Club. Finlay had many talents including the ability to be good at everything. Although Finlay’s life was shorter than some, he lived life to the fullest - always enjoying the present moment. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Finlay loved him, his unique laugh, infectious smile and funny personality.
Supporting research into autoimmune disorders and the charity F.A.I.R. is close to the family’s heart as a number of Finlay’s family have autoimmune disorders and Finlay was treated for chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) when he was younger. The body’s reaction to Epstein-Barr virus and to other viruses is worthy of research to help understand the inflammatory response and hopefully avoid other deaths like Finlay’s.
