HAZEL PATIENCE (DAVIES) SINCLAIR

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HAZEL PATIENCE (DAVIES) SINCLAIR 1924 2007 Hazel Sinclair passed away peacefully Thursday, March 1, 2007. She was a daughter of the late David and Nellie (Welbourne) Davies and was born and raised in the Newdale district of Montcalm. She married the late Elmer John Sinclair in 1950 and they continued farming until 1953 when they moved to Winnipeg until 1980. Hazel graciously donated much of her free time to her church (Grace Baptist and then Bethesda), as well as the Canadian Sunday School Mission. Hazel and Elmer have one son Dean who resides in London, ON with his wife Denise. Retirement years for Hazel and Elmer had been in Brandon where they were active with their church, First Baptist and they enjoyed great times with their family and friends while residing latterly at Hobbs Manor. Hazel is survived by her son Dean and his wife Denise; her sister Mabel Rose of Strathclair; two brothers, George (Nettie) Davies of Sandy Lake and Lloyd (Susan) Davies of Winnipeg and sister-in-law Donna Davies of Brandon. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Mildred Gerrard, Eva Morton (Jim), Nell Penn (Harold), Shirley Sinclair (Lawrie Penn), Janet Glover, and Betty Sinclair; brothers-in-law, Dale Sinclair, Verne Sinclair and Gerald Sinclair and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, father and beloved brother Bill Davies of Brandon. Hazel was devoted to her family and friends and especially to her Lord Jesus Christ. A service celebrating Hazel's life was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Tuesday, March 6th by Rev. Randy Stanton. A special thank-you to Hazel's long time friend Muriel Hastings of Winnipeg for her readings. Interment was at Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Winnipeg. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to Dr. Mary Egan and the wonderful staff at Hillcrest Place all of whom made Hazel's last years as comfortable as possible. Donations, in memory of Hazel may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 727B-10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G7. Arrangements were in care of Brockie Donovan, Brandon (204-727-0694). Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2007