GORDON HOWARTH SINCLAIR

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GORDON HOWARTH SINCLAIR With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Gordon Howarth Sinclair on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Grace Hospital at the age of 80 years. He was predeceased by his sisters Barbara Bell (Donald) and Beverly Burfield (John) and parents Edna and Howarth Sinclair of Toronto Ontario. Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Dorothy Jean, brother Robert Sinclair (Wendi) and daughters Brenda Pauls (Virgil) and Carol Ann Hawkins (Brent). His memory will be cherished by his grandchildren Matthew Gordon Lloyd Hawkins, Lauren Danielle Hawkins, Sutter Owen Ian Paul, Drake Vaughan Paul, his cousins and many nieces and nephews. Gordon was born in Toronto, Ontario on July 18, 1928. He met the love of his life ice skating at the age of 11 years. He began his career at Otis Elevators Ltd. in the stockroom and retired after 48 years as the District Manager in Winnipeg. Gordon was a proud member of the Winnipeg Rotary Club serving as president in 1983-84. His great passion was golf at St Charles Country Club playing alongside Bob Nicholson, John Lord, David Marshall, and Jim Meehan. Gordon had so many fond memories of times spent with them. He liked to call the golf course his summer cottage. After retirement, Gordon dedicated his days to golf and travel with life partner Dorothy. In days past he loved eating out and park picnics with his good friends. Gordon spent countless hours with his grandchildren driving them to school, teaching them to play miniature golf, Chinese checkers, pool and puzzles. You could find him most mornings at Robin's Donuts and weekly at Pappa's Restaurant. Gordon was a well respected friend of many known for his distinctive laugh, his incredible wit and his generosity. He was a committed husband, father, grandfather and friend. Special thanks to friends Myrt Nicholson, Joe Schoenhofer and Arthur Lark who were there for Gordon when he needed them. The family would like to thank Dr Joshua and Dr George for their devotion to Gordon's care and also the staff on the 3rd floor at the Grace who were so attentive and caring. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13th at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 755 Elm Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Rotary Foundation or a charity of choice. Donations may be forwarded to The Rotary Foundation 2013 - 905 Shaftesbury Blvd. Winnipeg, MB. R3P OY3 or email: trfcanada.org NEIL BARDAL INC. 204-949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2009