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Shirley SINCLAIR
Shirley SINCLAIR
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Shirley SINCLAIR Obituary
Peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011; at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Doug Sinclair; married 47 years. Loving mother of Randy (Alice), Shawn (Jessica), Sherry (Peter Collins), Christine and Shannon (Chris Crowder). Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Greg, Brody, Megyn (late), Shyla, Jacob and Mya. Daughter of "The Singing Grandmother" Eddie and the late Clayton Thomas. Dear sister of Carolyn, Bonnie and Cindy. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and many dear friends. She leaves behind a musical legacy in the country music industry. Her voice and melodies will always be remembered. Family and friends may gather at Capital Memorial Chapel (3700 Prince of Wales Drive) on Monday, September 26th, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., www.capitalmemorial.ca .
"Keep it country, come in your boots
and jeans, that's what she would want!"
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Barb and Dave Forsyth
September 17, 2012
Shirley we still think of you a lot and miss you very much.
Wendy Roe
September 16, 2012
You are still in our thoughts and prayers and will never be forgotten. the Roe Family
Cal and Irene Cummings
October 24, 2011
Doug and Fsamily, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Shirley. She will be missed by all.
Shirley Jackson
September 28, 2011
Doug and Family, Our condolences for the loss of Shirley, many fond memories of Doug & Shirl bringing their guitars and singing the night away with our family. She will always be Teds' favorite cousin....Ted & Shirley Jackson & Family - Brockville, Ontaro
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Sterling Tubman
September 27, 2011
Doug and family: Sincere condolences.Shirley was an icon of country music and I am sure she would want you to carry on with your music in her memoery.I hope we can get together some time soon for a jam session and a few tunes.
September 27, 2011
My condolences to Sinclair family for their loss of a great woman who was as kind as a day is long�I have fond memories of many fun times playing with or just watching Shirley and Doug play and sing�she will be sorely missed�Tony True
Brian Ostrom
September 26, 2011
Doug and Thompson Families,
Please accept my condolences on your loss of a great lady and friend . She was a true country girl heart and soul. I cannot be with you at your time of grief but please rest assured I'm thinking of you all. I wore my jeans and cowboy boots in her honor today.
God bless
Judi Moffatt
September 26, 2011
Doug and family - Shirley will be keeping the beat in that Angel Band, don't ever think she won't! My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this sorrowful time ahead.
Doug & Hilda Thomas
September 25, 2011
Doug & Family:
We were very sorry to hear of Shirley's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We will always cherish the memories of her unique voice. She was a 'Special Lady' and will be missed by many. Our Deepest Sympathy
Doug & Hilda Thomas
September 25, 2011
Doug & family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficalt time. Your old neightours and friends.
Don & Deb Merkley
Clayton Lake Ont
Vic & Virginia Belleville
September 25, 2011
Dear Doug and family
Our thoughts are with all of you in this time of sorrow. We have many good memories of times together with Shirley and the family. Shirley never let grass grow under her feet and was always ready to try anything like the time she undertook to renovate the kitchen.
Rest in peace dear friend
September 25, 2011
Doug & Family, we were very sorry to hear that Shirley had passed away. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane & Bill Thompson
September 25, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Joan and Dan Lyle
September 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Fredette
September 25, 2011
Although it's been quite a while since I last saw Shirley..At this time I'm thinking of her quite a bit...spent a lot of time at Doug and Shirley's years ago and will always remember that she treated me like her own kid..fond memories...She will be missed but not forgotten...Rest in Peace Shirley
Brenda & Red Holtman
September 24, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to Doug and family - we remember Shirley from the times your band played at the Aylmer Legion - she was a great lady - always smiling. Remember the good times - our heart goes out to you.
Connie Sinclair Reed
September 24, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Shirley's family & the Thomas family...I went to school with Shirley when in Fitzroy Harbour & Renfrew...our parents were friends..(Cecil & Jean Sinclair)God's Blessing & may you be granted extra strength at this time...
Donna and Bruce Murray
September 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard & Barbara Pharand
September 24, 2011
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Rosemary and Bob Stringer
September 24, 2011
Doug and family, we are so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. We were so happy to see her in August at Marlene and Boyd's and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Treasure the memories.
Bob and Rosemary Stringer
Harry & Hazel & Lisa Cameron
September 24, 2011
Doug & family: Our deepest sympathy at the loss of Shirley. We were all blessed to have known her and our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Larry and Darlene Alexander
September 24, 2011
Doug ; Our deepest thoughts and prayers for the loss of your best freind and soulmate Shirley. May your faith and fond memories console you at this time.
Lyoness and Lucie Woodstock
September 23, 2011
Doug and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all this day, and in the days ahead. May the memories you have all made togeather help to lesson the pain. Shirley will be missed by many.
Andy and Shirley Clarke
September 23, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Flo Davis
September 23, 2011
Dear Doug & Family,
So saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a beautiful woman in so many ways. Her suffering is over and we will all meet again some day. Our prayers are with you and your family. Please accept our condolences.
September 23, 2011
Doug
We were saddened to hear of Shirley's death.We enjoyed knowing her and are very sorry for your Loss.
Jim & Beth
Handford
Gerry Baker
September 23, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
September 23, 2011
"To Canaan's land I'm on my way; where the soul of Man never dies". Slim, you're on your way, though the parting makes us sad. Doug, we extend our sincerest sympathy to you and the family.
Ray Adams, Marlee & Melisa Sloan
September 23, 2011
Doug, Shannon, Chris and Shyla: So very sorry to hear of your great loss. We are thinking about you - enjoy and cherish your memories. Pat and Glen, Kim and Paige
Carrol,Davie,Chad windsor
September 23, 2011
Doug and Family words can never express how we feel for your loss Shirley was one of a kind always with a warm smile for us and the door that never shut to her home or her heart may god be with you in your time of loss and know that your family and friends will always be with you God bless you and keep you all
David and Barbara Forsyth
September 23, 2011
Doug Barb and want to pass along our condolences on the passing of your wife and a beautiful and thoughtful person.We will miss her greatly.
Norman Davis
September 23, 2011
Doug and family Just a note to say you are in my thoughts and prayers at this diffacult time
John Rothwell
September 23, 2011
My sympathies to you Doug and your family. I used to spend many hours shootin' the breeze with Shirley at Hydro. My thoughts are with you.
Wally Lebreton
September 23, 2011
Sorry for your loss.
Wally Lebreton.
Doug & Pam Champagne
September 23, 2011
With the passing of Shirley, we have lost another part of the Ottawa Valley Country music legacy. Her contrabution to the valley will live on through music, stories and memories.
Our Condolences to the family and to Doug, And Thank You for sharing Shirley with all of us.
Lori Whitteker
September 23, 2011
Shannon, Chris and Shyla
Thinking of you at this difficult time, remember if you need a shoulder your friends are there for you always.
Shirley is no longer here, but she will never be forgotten! MEMORIES....her smile, laughter, witty personality will be always be with us
Love Lori and Shawn
Pam Clements
September 23, 2011
There are no words...loved Shirl like family and will miss her so much. God bless her and keep her. Hugs to you all. ?
September 22, 2011
To Doug and family. Cindy and her sisters and my grandsons
I extend my deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. She was a wonderful lady, with a great voice. She is gone but not forgotten. You are all in my prayers at this time. God is the one who picks us up and carries us through the hard times. He will always walk beside us. God Bless you all Lois Algate (Arnie's Mother)
Gord & Gail Barnes
September 22, 2011
Doug and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Her voice and personality will be remembered for many years to come.Please except our sincere condolences.
September 22, 2011
Doug and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Shirley was a great friend and a great singer. She will be greatly missed.
Lesley & Denis Chouinard
Cindy K. Thomas
September 22, 2011
Shirley was not only my sister but my mentor her voice inspired me to want to sing to. So here's to you Sis cheers keep a place waiting for me in your band in heaven. I have many great memories of the dreams you helped me make come true through the years. To my family I hope God surrounds you with love, comfort and the strength we will need to get through this! With All My Love Cindy K. Thomas
Ken & Nancy Visinski
September 22, 2011
Dear Doug
So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. We have fond memories of good times in Panama City Beach and at bocce at the river. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. Take comfort in knowing your little angel is now singing in heaven and someday you will see her again.
marilyn lyons
September 22, 2011
my thoughts go out to you at this time of sorrow. Shirley was always so willing to get people up to sing with the band and was always ready to help you with the proper key. She will be greatly missed. She was a beautiful lady. Marilyn Lyons
Brittany Baldwin
September 22, 2011
Thinking of everyone at this sad time. She was an outstanding woman. Always had a smile and always laughing. Til we meet again! Love "B" xoxoxoxo
Donna Cunningham
September 22, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family. It's been a while since I've seen Shirley, however, I have fond memories of our time together and will continue to keep these memories as a reminder of the great person she was. May the sorrow you feel in your heart be lightened by the love that surrounds you.
Sincerely
Howard Delnick
September 22, 2011
Doug and Family,
Sincere condolences. We will all remember the good times, and the great voice.
Claudette Doxtater
September 22, 2011
Doug and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family. I was very sadened to hear of Shirley's passing. She was good to me when I was going through a rough time last year. It will be a rough time for all of you but you will get through it. Take care.
Claudette Doxtater
Wendy Roe
September 22, 2011
Our Deepest Sympathy to Doug and Family,
Our sincere love, Shirley, rest easy! You
fought the good fight. Wendy, George,Cindy, Patti, Jamie, Laurie.
Aija Carisse
September 22, 2011
Doug and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Cherish all your memories.
Diane Hyndman
September 22, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cindy Fortington
September 22, 2011
Doug and Family
So sorry to hear about your loss. Shirley will be sadly missed but never forgotten. With my deepest sympathy.
September 22, 2011
Doug,
With caring thoughts of sympathy for you and your family.
Wilmer Wyman
Kim Henry
September 22, 2011
Thinking of you all during this sad time. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Phyllis Woodstock
September 22, 2011
Doug & family,
Our deepest condolences to you in your loss. Shirley left warm & loving memories to many. She will be sadly missed by all,who's lives she touched.Our prayers are with you.
Phyllis, Judy & Lyoness Woodstock
September 22, 2011
My heart goes out to you Doug at this very sad time. She sure was a beautiful lady. I truly loved you both. May God bless. She's singing in heaven now
Sue
Dale & Debralee Ducharme
September 22, 2011
Doug, Sherry, Randy, Shawn, Christine, Shannon..
I offer my deepest condolences. I will always have a special place in my heart for Shirley. Shirley was a great friend, a value mentor, guide, and councilor to me through the years. I would have not accomplished what I have, if it were not for both Shirley & Doug's support and encouragement. Thank you Shirley..
May the memories you have of Shirley, help to comfort you during this difficult time..
The Ducharme Family
Dale, Debralee, Alex, Deanna, Sabrina
Phyllis Woodstock
September 22, 2011
Dear Doug & family,
We were so saddened to hear of Shirley's passing.She will suffer no more.Her heart was always with Country Music. She will be missed. Please accept our condolences.
Phyllis, Lyoness & Judy Woodstock
Betty & Ed Harry
September 22, 2011
Doug: We are so sorry. We know her suffering is over. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Love from Betty & Ed Harry
Darquise Way
September 22, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Shirley Kuntz
September 22, 2011
Sorry to read of Shirley's passing. I worked with Shirley at Ottawa Hydro. My sympathy to you Doug and your family.
Joe Paquette
September 22, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 22, 2011
Doug and family, Thinking of you in this sad time, we will miss seeing Shirley at the jamborees. Our Sympathy- Mike & Gail Boucher.
Doreen O'Sullivan (Garrett)
September 22, 2011
Dear Doug and family,
I was sad to read of Shirley's death.
I have such fond memories of the time we spent as neighbours in Greely when Shannon and Dean were babies. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead. May good memories bring you comfort.
Paul & Gladys Gallant
September 22, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carm Pino
September 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
Tooney Pilon
September 22, 2011
Doug and family, sorry to hear of your loss, she will be forever missed and forever loved, she is now your special Angel watching over you take care
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