Thomas David Sinclair

Thomas David Sinclair, 86, died peacefully with his family at his side early Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 at MidMichigan Health Center in Midland. Tom was born in Midland on Dec. 13, 1927, to the late John and Isabel (Murphy) Sinclair. He graduated from Midland High School in 1945, and the University of Notre Dame in 1951 after serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1946-47.

Tom married Roberta (Bobby) Ann Paddock on Sept. 3, 1949. The ceremony was performed by The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Illig at Saint Brigid Catholic Church in Midland. Tom and Bobby recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Tom worked for The Dow Chemical Co. for almost 35 years, retiring in 1986. Over the years, he held many different roles in public relations and communications, with assignments in locations that included Midland, New York and California.

Tom loved skiing, golf, Notre Dame football and sailing the Great Lakes with his brothers. He and Bobby have been life-long supporters of Chemic and Charger sports.

Tom is survived by his wife, Bobby; his children, Patricia (William) Ingram, Mary Jane (Marc) Purtell, David (Nancy) Sinclair, Christopher (Sarah) Sinclair; his grandchildren, Ben and Tom Ingram, Christina (Eric) Eagleson, David Purtell, Derek Sinclair, Melissa (Troy) Grunder, Jordan (David) Serrano, Rachel and Jacob and Anna Sinclair; his great-grandchildren, Emmeline Grunder, Ezra and Vivienne and Mirabelle Eagleson; his sisters, Jane (late Earl) Farnham, Shirley (late Dale) Snider, Maryanne (Jim) Dreyer; sister-in-law, Mary Jane (late Hugo) Barbian; along with many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Helen (Sam) MacCutcheon; his brothers, Bill (Mary), Dick (Elaine), Joe (Kate) Sinclair; and brother-in-law, John Paddock.

A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider donations to the MidMichigan Health Love Light Trees in Midland or the West Midland Family Center.