Recalling Scots mourning for the thousands fallen at Flodden Field
on 9 Sep 1513, Flowers of the Forest is the name of a pipe tune and
a later poem, and now is traditionally used for a roll of clan members who
have gone on before.
The following appeared in Litir à Clann (Family Newsletter),
from the Association President, R.M. "Mac" Sinclair.
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4 July 1983
George Sinclair
George Sinclair - Pine Tree Cres., Mississauga, Ont. died 8 July 1982
- of a heart attack.
Colin Sinclair
Colin Sinclair - Churchill Cres., Kingston, Ont. died 27 May 1983
- of a congenital heart problem at age 14.
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June 1984
Gordon Allan Sinclair
It is with a sincere sadness that I record in this issue the recent
death of our Association's first Honorary President: Gordon A. Sinclair
of Toronto (4 June 1900 - 3 May 1984).
I am sure that every one of our members has read or heard some news
article or broadcast item paying tribute to this man's outstanding career
as a world traveller, a writer of some note, an internationally renowned
journalist, a regular radio broadcaster with an unbelievably large
listening audience, and an extremely popular television personality.
It would be ludicrous of me to repeat those things which have been
so eloquently said by his professional colleagues and long time, close,
friends.
We can well be proud, however, that Gordon displayed a genuine love
for his heritage as a Scot and his particular pride in the Sinclair clan.
He managed to wear our tartan at auspicious occasions and, indeed, at
less formal events. He brought to our clan name much additional honour
and fame . . . not just in Canada, but throughout the world.
I believe that Gordon was genuinely interested in our Association and
pleased to be our Honorary President; for, though I did not meet with him
in person, there were at least a half dozen telephone calls exchanged. He
always expressed his interest and concern and sincere regret that the poor
health of himself and his wife precluded their attendance at our dinners
and gatherings. You may recall my reporting that his support was a major
factor in the success of our stained glass window project for King's United
Church at Goshen, N.S., last year.
On behalf of all members of the Clan Sinclair Association, I sent
to the Gordon Sinclair family a telegram assuring them of our sympathy
and condolences at the loss we have all suffered.
Murray Sinclair
Mr. Murray Sinclair, who died on June 1st, 1984, was a brother
of Gordon and a colleague on the Toronto Star for many years . . .
along with another brother, George. Murray Sinclair moved to Tuscon,
Arizona in 1944 because of an asthmatic condition, and worked there
as bureau chief of the Associated Press until 1969. He is survived
by his brother George, two daughters, ten grandchildren and one
great-grandchild, all of Tuscon.
Clara Mae Sinclair
Clara Mae Sinclair (Mrs. Gilbert) of Arcadia, California died suddenly
of a heart attack on February 11th, 1984. Gilbert has many family
connections in Ontario and any who would want to write additional notes
of condolence can do so at ... Arcadia, Calif. 91006.
Gordon Wilson
Mr. Gordon Wilson of Perth, Ontario, who died in April had been retired
for many years and had not been in very good health during these past
several years. You may recall information about the Sinclairs of Scotch
Corners, Ontario, set out in our Bulletin No. 3 of October 1982. Much of
that information was provided by Gordon Wilson from his historical research
notes.
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