MILTON C. A. (MEL) SINCLAIR

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MILTON C. A. (MEL) SINCLAIR Peacefully with his wife Ruth and daughter-in-law Karen by his side Milton C.A. (Mel) Sinclair, a resident of Kenora, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, at the age of 99 years plus seven months. He was survived by his wife of 57 years Ruth, children: Kathleen Swain (Gary), Angus Sinclair, Alvin Sinclair (Karen), step-daughters: Kathleen Case (Bill), Cathy Paredes Suay, grandchildren: Nicole Swain, Melody Swain, Eric Sinclair, Stuart Sinclair, James Sinclair, Darren Meijer (Nicki), Rob Meijer ( Hilary), Sheryl Kowbuz (Devin), Jeff Case (Amber-Lee), great-grandchildren: Michael Swain, Sierra Meijer, Jayda Meijer, Avery Meijer, Declan Kowbuz, Connor Kowbuz, Tyven Case, Kenlyn Case, sister; Meta McCulloch (105 years young), sister-in-law; Mytrle Damsgaard (Gunner), Doreen Livingston (Jim), his beloved dog Katie and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Angus and Rachel Sinclair, brother Eldon Sinclair (Irene), cousin Mervin Carruthers, and niece May McNair. Mel was born in Windygates, Manitoba, on October 13, 1912, the youngest of three children. He farmed until 1954; then due to an injury he left the farm for Redditt, Ontario, where he drove a taxi. He met the love of his life at the train station in Redditt where Ruth was working. After they were married, they worked in the post office, where he took an early retirement to run his own taxi/bus service with Ruth. Mel had a postal contract delivering the mail to Grassy Narrows, Shoal Lake, Minaki, and Whitedog, which he continued to operate the end of 2011. Mel loved being with his family, and we will all remember the good times with him. Mel loved traveling with his cousin Mervin, and they went to the Southwestern states every winter together. A Celebration of Mel's life will be held between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on June 9, 2012, at the Brown Funeral Home Cremation Centre with a come and go, with a private family burial to follow. In honor of Mel, in lieu of flowers donations to one's charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Hope there's a motorcycle in Heaven, When I get there we can go riding Love and miss you always Mom Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com BROWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION CENTRE ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 02, 2012