VIRGINIA SINCLAIR

VIRGINIA Y. SINCLAIR (Age 90)
Of Great Falls, VA passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by friends and family on Monday, March 20, 2017. Virginia was born November 2, 1926 in Greene New York to Helen and Clarence Young. She graduated from Albany State Teachers College studying the classics and then married Alexander Malcolm Sinclair who was visiting on leave from the Naval Academy. Ginny had a long and varied career in many parts of the country as a public school teacher. Her military family moved around from base to base during two wars. She finished her public school career in Fairfax County at Herndon Intermediate teaching English. She then started her beloved Grandmothers Back Room childrens' clothing store and worked every day until she was 85 years old. Her faith, and involvement in St. Francis Episcopalian Church, was her mainstay. She had many roles in the church since the beginning of the parish, when they worshipped in a modest building in the field. She taught Sunday school, arranged flowers, sat on the vestry, helped bless the animals, sat on the selection committee for several new rectors, and in general supported and helped the church. Her faith was a central part of her character as well as her very strong work ethic.She is survived by two daughters; Amy S. Dahm (Henry), Elizabeth S. Larson (Willard), five grandchildren, Alexander H. Dahm (Kerry), Nicholas S. Dahm, Tyler Larson, Zachary Larson,Katelynn Larson, and one great grandchild Felix P. Dahm.She was predeceased by her husband Rear Admiral Alexander Malcolm Sinclair in 2009.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25 at St. Francis Episcopalian Church, Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, Virginia 22066. Reception to follow. A private burial service will be held in Greene, New York at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Caring.