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HAROLD (HAL) ORVILLE SINCLAIR Hal Sinclair passed away peacefully after a long illness at Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna, BC. He is survived by his loving daughter Janet and his beloved dog, Ginger. Hal was predeceased by his wife Katharine in 2007. He was passionate about gardening, loved dogs, and playing cards. At Hal's request, there will be no service. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Hal's name to your local SPCA. Hal's family would like to thank his good neighbors, Donna and Karen, and friend Adam, for all their support and friendship. Also thank you to the staff at Cottonwoods Care Centre for their exceptional care. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 28, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Hello Janet I only learned today of your father's passing and I send you heart felt condolences. I have many fond memories of you and your parents in Thompson. The entire family sends their best wishes to you Jill - Posted by: Jill Zonneveld (Neighbour and friend) on: Jun 13, 2015
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Hal was a very intelligent & interesting man. He could answer any question about gardening. He shared his Mayo Clinic newsletters & various magazines. We loved to walk his buddy "Ginger". Hal is at peace now & I miss him. My condolences to you, Janet & your extended Family. Treasure the fond memories you have of your Dad. - Posted by: Donna Fletcher (Friend) on: Mar 29, 2015
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Dear Janet, I just learnt of your father's death yesterday. Please accept my sincere condolences. I have good memories of happy times in Thompson with your parents, the Kerrs and the Hendersons. Remember Christmas dinners? I hope you are doing well. - Posted by: Moira Norquay (friend) on: Mar 29, 2015
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In the early 1970's I was the Mine Engineer at Inco Ltd.'s Thompson Mine in Thompson, Manitoba. 'Hal' was my Chief Surveyor. He was a true professional and dedicated surveyor who protected his mine surveyor's reputations at all times against those who would challenge them in the quality of their work or accuracy of their calculations. A mine surveyor's job in those pre-computer days was difficult, consisting of surveying underground with theodolites and using 5 figure log tables in the accuracy of their work. Miner's lives literally depended on the accuracy of Hal's mine surveyor's calculations and Hal's 'checking and signing-off' on all of their work before underground mining was allowed to proceed. If 'Hal' said it was so, it was so and you could take his word to the bank! I am proud to have known him and to have worked with (for) him and am very saddened to read of his passing. My condolences go out to Hal's family on his passing. I hope that these few words of mine bring his family some comfort, and pride, in knowing that 'Hal' was truly a pioneer in ensuring that mine surveying was deservedly recognized as a professional career in mining in Canada. - Posted by: Barry Hadfield (Friend and ex-work colleague from Inco, Ltd. Manitoba) on: Mar 28, 2015