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Thistle; H. Sinclair

Posted By Obits On December 31, 2013 @ 7:15 pm In Obituaries | 75 Comments

Thistle;

THISTLE – H. Sinclair,  86, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on December 31, 2013.

Born in Milton, Queens County, he was a son of the late Albert and Florence (Townsend) Thistle.

Clair served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps enlisting in 1953, serving in the Korean Conflict from 1955 to 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1976. He was a steward for Mersey Lodge, a chauffeur, worked on the silver culture crew and did fire patrols on the weekends for Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited retiring in 1990. He will be fondly remembered for his “crazy” sense of humor, his love of the Blue Jays, even when they were losing, sitting out front getting “some sun” and will be missed by his extended family at Transcotia in Brooklyn.

He is survived by his wife Florence (Weagle); his daughters Sandra (Bruce) Knapton, Tracy (Kevin) Samuels, his sons Gary (Susan), Patrick, Tim (Barb), his grandchildren Cindy (Dr. Rick) Balys, Shelley (Shawn) Gilligan, Braden Samuels, Bryce Samuels, Cory (Amy) Thistle, Craig (Andrea) Thistle, Jennifer ( Scott ) Colbert, Joanne Thistle (Allan Lewis), Darren West, great grandchildren Talor, Jacob, Brooklyn, Chelsey, Devin, Emma, Kayla, Brandon and Lucas.  Half sister Gloria (David) Thorne.

Clair was predeceased by his sisters Rachel Balcom and Florence Anthony, his brothers Alec, Ronald, John, half brother Donny and his great grand daughter Chloe.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of  Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

 



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Condolence from judy quinn on December 31st, 2013 7:41 pm

I am very sorry about Clair he will be missed.

Condolence from Joy(thistle)young on December 31st, 2013 7:55 pm

Aunt Flo you are in my thoughts and prayers.Even though I didn’t’ get to see you and uncle Claire very often you are never far from my thoughts and memories. I will miss him and his one of a kind personalities . love you

Joy

Condolence from Gail Balcom on December 31st, 2013 8:28 pm

Aunt Florence and Family:
I am sorry to hear about Uncle Clair’s passing. He was one of my favourite uncles. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Love to you all.

Gail

Condolence from Walter and Sherri Miller on December 31st, 2013 9:21 pm

Tracy and family:
We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing,our condolences to the family

Condolence from Gordon and Jackie Eisnor on December 31st, 2013 10:23 pm

To the family:Very sorry to hear of Clair’s passing.We extend our sincere condolence to all his family.

Condolence from Viv Croft (Whynot) on December 31st, 2013 11:32 pm

Tracy sorry to hear about your dads passing.

Condolence from Lannie and Judy Francis on January 1st, 2014 12:17 am

To the Thistle family, thinking of you in your loss. Keep the memories close to help you through this sad time.

Condolence from Rika Bolivar on January 1st, 2014 4:16 am

so sorry to hear of your loss , thinking of you all,
may all the good memories comfort you at this time

Condolence from Arthur and Cathy Anthony on January 1st, 2014 5:17 am

Sorry to hear of Clair’s passing. We had a lot of laughs together.

Condolence from irving whynot on January 1st, 2014 5:34 am

Sorry to hear about Clair.

Condolence from Lloyd & Barbara Naugler on January 1st, 2014 6:10 am

We were saddened to hear of your Dad,s passing.He was a wonderful man & will be greatly missed. Our Condolences. Barb & Lloyd .

Condolence from MARILYN WHYNOT on January 1st, 2014 6:28 am

To Tracy and family just to let you all know that you are in my thoughts at this sad time/ So very sorry to hear the sad news but remember the good times you have spent together.

Condolence from Geraldine, Harry Cunningham on January 1st, 2014 6:46 am

Dear Florence and family,
So sorry to hear about Clair our thought’s
and prayers are with you.

Condolence from Shirley,Paul Neals and Dori on January 1st, 2014 7:35 am

Florence, Tracy,Patrick and Cory and all other members of Clair’s family.
We offer our condolences to you all on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. God bless you all at this most difficult time!

Condolence from sylvia verge on January 1st, 2014 8:07 am

dear Florence;
so sorry to hear of Clair’s passing; may god be with you in this time of sorrow;

Condolence from joyce parks on January 1st, 2014 8:36 am

Tracy and family,so sorry to hear of your Dads passing,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Condolence from Evelyn Hupman on January 1st, 2014 8:48 am

Tracy, thinking of you at this sad time. Take care.

Condolence from Boomie&Brenda Whynot on January 1st, 2014 8:59 am

dear Florence and family

so sorry for your loss.Clair will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Condolence from Donna and Kenneth Hatt on January 1st, 2014 9:20 am

all our thoughts and prayers are with you Tracey and Kevin and to all the family take care

Condolence from Val Kempton on January 1st, 2014 9:21 am

Gary, Tracy and families. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Please know that you are in my prayers at this very difficult time.

Condolence from Brian & Pam Foley on January 1st, 2014 10:25 am

Tracy & family, we are so sorry for your loss…our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from david whynot on January 1st, 2014 10:28 am

Florence and family iam so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you during this difficult time

Condolence from Michael & Sandra Comeau on January 1st, 2014 11:03 am

Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
–Author unknown

“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow”
— Author unknown

Our deepest sympathy.

Condolence from Anna Himmelman-Mosher on January 1st, 2014 12:00 pm

Dear Aunt Florence and Family
so sorry to hear of Uncle Clair’s passing. His funny ,witty ,crazy character will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time.
love always …Anna xo

Condolence from Manson & Nancy White on January 1st, 2014 12:04 pm

Tracy, Kevin & families: We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless.

Manson & Nancy

Condolence from Pam and Wayne Westhaver on January 1st, 2014 1:06 pm

So sorry to hear about Clair, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Condolence from Gordon MacLeod on January 1st, 2014 1:44 pm

Gary and family,

Very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Keep the happy memories close, during this difficult time.

Gordie

Condolence from Annette Cyr on January 1st, 2014 2:08 pm

You are in my thoughts prayers. All the family. Love you all as one of my own.

Annette

Condolence from Robert and Sally Fader on January 1st, 2014 2:08 pm

Florence and family:

Very sorry to read of Clair’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Condolence from Bonnie and David and Sarah McDonald on January 1st, 2014 2:21 pm

So sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Clair we will miss him dearly. I (Bonnie) have many great memories of him. our thoughts and prayers go to your family. Love Bonnie and family.

Condolence from Curtis & Linda Maillett on January 1st, 2014 2:36 pm

We send our heartfelt thoughts to the Thistle family. We send our prayers to you Tracy and to all your family. He was a very friendly and quick witty gentleman. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know him. RIP Clair

Condolence from Mike and Sandy Roy on January 1st, 2014 3:28 pm

So sorry for your lose Gary,only time heals.Take care ,…Mike and Sandy

Condolence from Lisa Tarr on January 1st, 2014 4:12 pm

Thinking of the ” Thistle” family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Faith DEon ,John Keating on January 1st, 2014 4:22 pm

Florence and family, John and i offer our sincere condolances to you and family, so sorry to hear about Clair’s passing.

Condolence from Ted and Sherri Roy on January 1st, 2014 5:45 pm

Dear Tracy and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad,
I [Sherri] want to tell you about when I worked at Sobey`s. Clair would always come to the meat dept. and wait until I came out and the he would complain about the meat and say how much better it was at superstore. I would always look at my watch and say I`m on break at 10:15 [or whatever], and I`ll drive you up there if you want! We played this game for many years. One time, I had a new boss that heard this and I almost got in trouble! He got a good laugh over that! He was such a nice person and full of fun. He will always be remembered. Thinking of you all, Sherri and Ted ox

Condolence from Kevin Whynot & Joanne Dagley on January 1st, 2014 6:08 pm

Florence and Family , So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.He will surely be missed ! RIP Clair. LOL…

Condolence from Enid MaxKay on January 1st, 2014 7:51 pm

Tracy and family.
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Enid

Condolence from Marilyn Whynot on January 1st, 2014 8:17 pm

So sorry to hear of Clair’s passing. Him and his sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Condolence from Mike and Sylvia Langille on January 1st, 2014 8:53 pm

Dear Florence,Tracy,Pat,Gary & families,

We were shocked and saddened to hear about Claire! Mike has many fond memories of Claire and the family from years ago! Take care and God bless you all. You are in our thoughts!

Condolence from Shirley Westhaver-Ossinger on January 2nd, 2014 4:16 am

Tracy and mom and family
Words cannot express how sad it was to hear about your dad….I enjoyed so many times serving him and your mom at the restaurant. We always had a laugh.My heart goes out to all of you.. hugs to your mom…

Condolence from Doug and Tracey ,Joel and Madison Bowers on January 2nd, 2014 5:34 am

Tracy, Kevin and Family very sorry for your loss thinking of you all at this time of sorrow another angel to watch over you all lots of love .

Love the Bowers Family xoxo

Condolence from Janice Mitchell on January 2nd, 2014 6:31 am

Florence, Tracy, Pat, Gary, Sandra & families….I was saddened to hear of Clair’s passing. May you find peace, comfort and strength in all those who surround you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Clair.

Condolence from Dennis & Gail Lavender on January 2nd, 2014 7:04 am

We are very sorry to hear of your loss and will miss the fun he always made at the transcotia no one can take the place he will leave but we will always have the memories . Our hearts go out to Florence and family . Dennis & Gail Lavender

Condolence from Bobby on January 2nd, 2014 7:12 am

Flo and Family,

Sorry for your loss. Clair is now an Angel from Heaven watching over you. I will miss him so very much. His smile, his laughters…our conversations.

Condolence from Ann Bellefontaine on January 2nd, 2014 8:16 am

Dear Cory, I was sorry to hear about your grandfather, It’s never a good time to lose a loved one, but especially hard at this time of the year. Please extend my sympathy to your family as well. Ann Bellefontaine

Condolence from Lorraine Mulrooney on January 2nd, 2014 9:39 am

Sandy,

I am deeply saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. Condolences and peace to you and your family.

Lorraine

Condolence from David Whynott Mersey Point on January 2nd, 2014 9:52 am

I am sorry to hear of clairs passing and extend my condolences to the family at this sad time.

Condolence from Sterling&Marilyn Anthony on January 2nd, 2014 10:19 am

To Florence and Family: Sorry to hear of Clair,s passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Condolence from Karen (Weagle) George on January 2nd, 2014 11:32 am

Dearest Aunt Florence, Gary, Pat, Sandy, Tim, Tracy and Families, It is with a heavy heart that I send my sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Clair. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known and loved him. I will certainly miss seeing he and Aunt Florence drive slowly by the old homestead on Brunswick St. checking to make sure I was doing alright after returning home and daddy had passed. I’ll actually miss being called badness or stinky or smelly and never could I count the number of times he greeted me with nothing more than silly face.. and we all know he had many. He was a good man and he loved his family dearly.. Keep your memories close. Hugs and kisses to you all ..now and always. Rest in Peace Uncle. Karen xo

Condolence from Carole on January 2nd, 2014 11:51 am

I wish I could be there with you’s, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. He always made me smile he was a wonderful man God Blessed by letting us have him in our family and hearts he will be missed. Rest in Gods Arms Uncle Clair

Condolence from Duncan & Goretti Mac Isaac on January 2nd, 2014 3:13 pm

Dear Tracy, Kevin & Family,

We were saddened to read Sinclair’s obituary. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Rod Thistle on January 2nd, 2014 4:58 pm

Going to miss Uncle Clair. He was always the highlight of our Nova Scotia trips. Always a good laugh and usually at your own expense. I’m so glad my wife, Anita, and my son Ryan got to meet him. It probably explains to them where I sometimes get my quirky behaviour. My condolences to you Aunt Florence. You have a great family near to you to help you through these difficult times. My condolences to the balance of the family, my cousins. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Kathy Jo and Bernie Rumbolt on January 2nd, 2014 6:36 pm

Gus,
Thinking of you and your family during this sad time. Our sincere condolences….
Kathy and Bernie

Condolence from Nellie Crouse on January 2nd, 2014 6:39 pm

Florence and Family,
Sorry to hear of Claire’s passing. Sending my condolences to you.

Nellie

Condolence from roy & margaret wentzell on January 3rd, 2014 6:28 am

Florence & family sorry to hear about Clair will miss his stories xo

Condolence from Billie Wamboldt ( Merideth) & Our Family on January 3rd, 2014 3:35 pm

We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Clair’s passing. Florence and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from ellen and jack macleod on January 3rd, 2014 4:23 pm

What can I say about one so full of life and laughter but that he will be missed. Condolences to the family. Ellen and Jack……

Condolence from Peggy Kelley on January 3rd, 2014 8:25 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Condolence from Ronald & Sharon (Murray ) Verge on January 4th, 2014 5:04 am

Florence and Family , So sorry to hear about Clair,s passing, we extend our sincere sympathy .You will all be in our thoughts and Prayers.

Sharon & Ronald

Condolence from Susan Burgess on January 4th, 2014 12:14 pm

Florence, Gary and Family, So sorry to hear of Claire`s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Condolence from Ronald & Sharon ( Murray) Verge on January 4th, 2014 2:37 pm

Florence and Family, we were very sorry to hear of Clair,s passing.,
our sincere condolences to you and all the family.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon & Ronald

Condolence from Donna & Richard Bollivar on January 4th, 2014 3:18 pm

To all the family….We are so sorry to hear of your loss…Take comfort in knowing he is in a place now with no pain…Thinking of you all….

Condolence from Bruce & Edith Dauphinee on January 4th, 2014 3:55 pm

Florence and family…sorry to hear of Clair’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Gerald Grimshaw on January 4th, 2014 4:42 pm

I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Clair. He was a close friend of my brother Max

Condolence from Valerie Wamboldt on January 4th, 2014 8:04 pm

Tracy and family,
Sending all of my love, thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all. Keep your memories close and watch for those signs. Love you.

Valerie, Doug& Family

Condolence from Angela Morton Roy on January 4th, 2014 8:13 pm

Dear Tracey, Gary and families.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Sad news indeed. Sending hugs and prayers from Alberta.

Thinking of you

Angela and Jeff

Condolence from gary thorburne on January 5th, 2014 9:23 am

Sory to here about your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you

Gary and Paula thorburne

Condolence from Doug & Pat Lohnes on January 6th, 2014 6:36 pm

To the Thistle Family Sorry to hear of Clair’s passing please accept our sincere condolences. Doug & Pat Lohnes

Condolence from Lindsay Labour on January 7th, 2014 6:43 pm

Tracy & family… Please except my condolences. My thoughts , prayers and love is with you all At this time xo

Condolence from Derinda on January 7th, 2014 6:44 pm

We were all shocked and deeply saddened by Clair’s passing. He was so concerned about what he was going to eat for four days while I was closed. We miss his humor and will always miss his “ENJOY”. only Clair could say it right. Please take care.
Derinda

Condolence from Judy Parmell on January 8th, 2014 4:23 pm

Florence and family, so sorry to hear of Clair’s passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Condolence from Bridget & Brian Dorey on January 8th, 2014 5:56 pm

Florence and family, so sorry to hear of Clair’s passing. our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Treasure the memories.

Condolence from Jane Warner on January 8th, 2014 8:16 pm

Florence and family, so sorry to hear of Clair’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Condolence from Joyce Whynot on January 9th, 2014 7:39 am

I was so sorry to hear about Clair’s passing. We always seemed to be bumping into each other at differnt restaurants. My condolences to his family

Condolence from Becky Long (Jollimore) on January 10th, 2014 9:59 pm

Pat So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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