Donald Sinclair

Donald Sinclair, 91, of Robinson, IL, died at 8:40 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. He was born February 14, 1924 in Gordon, IL, the son of Robert Sinclair & Lillie Cornwell, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Lillie Bell Swick on June 15, 1946, and she too preceded him in death; as did his great-grandson, Jacob Catt. Don is survived by his three children & their spouses, Mike Sinclair & Chuck Easton (Normal, IL), Gene & Carla Sinclair (Robinson, IL), and Karen & Greg Catt (Plano, IL). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Gina Sinclair (Robinson, IL), Andy Sinclair & Rudy Segovia (Chicago, IL), Justin Catt (Plano, IL); and by his great-grandchild, Kellen Catt. Don was a 1942 graduate of Robinson High School, and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Pennsylvania in the Pacific Theatre. Back stateside, he worked a number of jobs. He was one of the first employees hired at Crawford Memorial Hospital when it opened in 1961. He also worked for CIPS in Hutsonville for many years. He was a member of the Robinson Masonic Lodge #250 as well as the Valley of Danville Scottish Rite. He enjoyed bowling, a pastime he shared with his wife for many years. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening, and could almost always be found walking. In later years, his 2 pet cockatiels were a source of company and joy. A time of visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. Masonic rites will follow the visitation on Wednesday, and will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13th at the funeral home, with Celebrant Curt Goodwine officiating. Burial will follow in the Robinson New Cemetery, with military rites to be performed by the Robinson VFW Post #4549. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crawford County Humane Society, with envelopes available at the funeral home.