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Lillian Sinclair Obituary

SINCLAIR, LILLIAN G. Lillian Genner Sinclair, 79, of Madison, died peacefully at the Peregrine's Landing in Clinton on Aug. 7, 2013. She was married to Terry Sinclair for almost 60 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Lois McMillan of Buffalo, five children: Kathleen Cristofori, Maureen Grimaldi, Carolyn Bartell, Mark Sinclair, and Bridgett O'Connor, 15 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Road in Madison on Sunday evening, August 11, 2013 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. On Monday morning, August 12, 2013 at 10:00am a funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 232 Durham Road in Madison. Following the service, all are invited to join the Sinclair family in the church hall for light refreshments. A private burial ceremony will be held at the North Madison West Side Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian's name can be made to St. Andrew's Church.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2013.

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Homer &Judy Chalifoux

August 17, 2013

Our heart goes out to Terry and the family. Hold tight all your wonderful memories of what brought you through those many years.

Carolyn Bartell

August 15, 2013

I'll love you forever
I'll like you for always
As long as I'm living
My Mommy you'll be

Carolyn

Mom and me

Kathleen Sinclair Cristofori

August 14, 2013

Miss you Mom...love Kathleen

Nancy Zorena

August 12, 2013

To Terry and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of dear Lillian. She was a great lady and role model. What a wonderful legacy she has left in her children, grand children and great grands.
You are blessed with many beautiful memories.
Nancy and Brian Zorena

Kim Swain

August 10, 2013

Dear family,
Our hearts are with you as you grieve the loss of Lillian -- mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend to so many of us. She had a strong family and will be missed and remembered. A donation has been made in her name.
All of our love as we are thinking of you,
Kim, Mike, and Rebekah Swain-Sugarman

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