Eleanor V. Sinclair
Eleanor V. Sinclair of Center Moriches died at home on Monday, August 20. She was 92.
Born in Brooklyn on March 28, 1920, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary Scholl. She spent her childhood growing up in Islip as one of 10 children in a closely-knit family. She attended grammar school and high school in the Islip School District. Mrs. Sinclair was dedicated to her work in the mental health field and retired from a position at the Cedar Lodge Nursing home in Center Moriches.
Mrs. Sinclair married the love of her life, William S. Sinclair, in 1937. The couple spent the early years of their marriage raising their eight children in the Islip area before relocating to Center Moriches in 1958. Mrs. Sinclair will be remembered fondly by family members for her love of life, adventurous and energetic spirit, and devotion to her family, survivors said.
Mrs. Sinclair loved the beach and spent many summers camping with her family at Cupsogue Beach in Westhampton. She was an avid gardener with a special fondness for roses and lily of the valley. She was an excellent cook, who passed down many of her favorite recipes to her children and grandchildren. Spending time with family was very important to Mrs. Sinclair. She enjoyed hosting and attending parties, picnics, and barbecues for her large extended family.
Mrs. Sinclair was predeceased by her husband, William S. Sinclair Jr.; sons, Michael and Craig; and grandson, Peter Beck. In addition, she was predeceased by her sisters, Mary and Rose; and her brothers, Frank, Robert, Edward, Joseph, Lawrence, and Vincent.
She is survived by her sister, Veronica Kostiv of Nevada; daughters, Patricia D. Sliwienski and her husband Edward of Southampton, Jean Sinclair Beck of South Carolina, Kathleen Oftedahl and her husband Robert of Georgia, Laurie Sinclair of Lansing, and Eleanor P. Sinclair and her husband Joseph Marino of Center Moriches; sons, William S. Sinclair of Roosevelt Island, and Scott and his wife Brenda of Speonk; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family received friends on Wednesday, August 22, at Sinnicksons Moriches Funeral Home in Center Moriches. A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 23, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Center Moriches.
Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice, 481 Westhampton-Riverhead Road, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton, NY 11978.
on Aug 30, 2012