Obituary of Larry Leroy Sinclair
SINCLAIR: Larry Leroy -
A resident of Chatham, Larry Sinclair passed away at Riverview Gardens with family at his side on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the age of 78.
Born in Chatham, Larry was the son of Archie and Augusta (DeLaet) Sinclair.
Beloved husband of 37 years to the late Georgean (nee Tasker) (2018).
Loving father to three step-sons, Brian Patrick (Carrie) of Eberts, Ken Patrick (Zuzana) of Stoney Point and Wayne Patrick (Marg) of Leamington, sons, Edward Sinclair (Joanne) of Dover Centre and Shawn Sinclair.
Proud grandfather of Zachary, Caitlin (Tye); Derrick (Dani), Tereza (Murray); Jeremy (Mellissa), Brad (Stacy), Stephen; Alicia (Chris) and Ethan.
Great-grandfather of Brennen, Justin, Megan, Hayden, Emily, Xavier and Ellie.
Brother to Rosemary Grinage of Chatham and Julie Simpson (Kevin) of Wallaceburg. Predeceased by his siblings Gerald Sinclair, Ronald Sinclair and Linda McCathern.
Larry will be missed by his sisters-in-law, Ellen Tasker, Ruby Tasker and Dorrine Phaneuf.
Remembered by special nephew Bud as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Larry retired from Navistar after over 30 years of service. He loved fishing and boating with his wife Georgean and family.
Larry was a living example of how family is more than blood.
Cremation will take place with a private family service to be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery at a later date.
Donations made in memory of Larry to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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