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Al and Michael Wilson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
To Mary and Family: The word "original" in the dictionary (adj.), describes a person "capable of or given to thinking or acting in an independent, creative, or individual manner". That describes Murray to a T. He kept our kids spellbound with his stories and magic tricks, not to mention leaving the adults equally entertained and amazed. He was always hospitable and generous to all those who met him. Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be greatly missed.
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Jim Catty lit a candle
Monday, May 5, 2014
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In remembrance of many deals and a New Year's Eve swim with icicles in our hair. My love to Mary and the boys.
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Nancy Baltzan posted a condolence
Monday, May 5, 2014
I was so sorry to read of Murray's death in the Globe and Mail. Many childhood memories come to mind of our summers spent in Dwight with the Walker/Sinclair families. I know my sister Susan joins me in expressing our sympathies to the family, we go back a long way with Aldine and Carol. Murray was quite a guy ! Nancy Ross Baltzan, Saskatoon,Sk
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Anne-Marie Canning lit a candle
Monday, March 10, 2014
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For Mary---- Your Dear Murray---- The best kind of little rascal, bon vivant, trooper, optimist, achiever,colourful raconteur, friend, father, and husband with a twinkle in his eye a gal could ever have. No ordinary dull life for you with him around! Murray also knew he was so lucky to have had you in his life my darling....you were the strike of gold. I see him now at one of your beautiful dinner parties, holding forth, regaling us all with one of his fabulous stories. On stage...a stage always created by you---gracious, warm ,elegant, hospitable. You're a treasure honey. I know what this time is like, trying to figure out your steps. .Want you to know,--- and I'm sure you do--that my heart and tears are with you and yours. Lots of love---Anne-Marie
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Carole and Jenny Cole posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2014
We were so sad to hear of Murray's passing and will have such fond memories of a wonderful and charismatic man. Sending the family our love and strength. Jenny and Carole Cole
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chris paliare posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Mary my deepest sympathy on Murray's passing. I have been out of the country for the last 2 weeks and just learned of his death .I have such a fond memory of our dinner together in Cabo many years ago when I sat beside Murray --totally charming,engaging and humourous. I know he will be sadly missed by you and your family but you will have many great memories of fun times together .Thinking of you --chris
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James Gellman lit a candle
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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February 22, 2014
For Mary and Family:
MY PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE LIFE OF MURRAY MALCOLM SINCLAIR (aka "The Rooster")... it was a life "As Good As It Gets."
Last Friday when I learned the news I didn't want to hear, that Murray left us. I was filled with anger and sadness. I simply wanted him to live forever and I was angry he was gone. I was very sad too. We became very good friends. We spoke almost every working day (and many weekends too). I still can't believe that I can't call up Sr. to discuss markets, get his famous laugh (it was a good chuckle really) or any other topics of vast sort, politics, birds (real or carved), sex, gossip you name it. That is the part I will miss the most.
On Thursday night, before I left work, I thought should I call? And I'm glad I did. I gave him a nice update, heard his smile over the phone. He sounded good. I thought no matter how sick he was or how he suffered, he never complained about it. His personal resolve to live life to the fullest, each and everyday was unassailable. I'm so very glad I spoke to him.
Murray Sr. enriched my life, both literally and figuratively. He was truly an original, a one of a kind. He was fascinating. He was an amazing storyteller. The best one I have ever known. He had a million stories. And even if he told me the same story again (and that did happen) I never would say I "heard it". I wanted to hear it again. I wanted to know if it would be better the second or even the third time. They often were. Through this I realized this amazing man had been everywhere, seen lots of things, knew everyone and boy did he love his family. He adored his wife and his children. He knew what his greatest priorities were: the love and support of his family. I sometimes joked that I would like to comeback as his son in my next life. Maybe I will. I affectionately referred to him in my home as "Uncle". I wish he was.
I was stunned and awed how much effort he would put in for each Christmas gift, the catalogues he would scour through, just looking for the perfect gift for each and everyone down to the smallest detail. And how unique they were! And how much pride he could take in his latest bird carving. How special he was!
I thought the obituary really captured the essence of the man. I think he would have loved it and the celebration of his life too. Yes the colours employed were bold and powerful. But they suited him perfectly. Purple shoes? How many times has one seen that? I loved his Mueller "Crazy Hours" watch so much, I finally had to buy one (but not a daring as his) about 6 years after I first saw it. He was brilliant in mind and style and it was very real.
My life changed in April 2004 when I picked up the phone and asked him to come for lunch and to open an account with me. Up until then I had been struggling in my new career in private client brokerage. But that all changed when the Sinclair's became clients. I loved dealing with him. He was really an institutional client only it was his own money and he was smarter than most money managers I had known. And whether the deal was a winner or a loser his temperament was the same. He never blamed me to putting him into a lousy deal. He demanded and got the highest level of professionalism and quality service and it was a pleasure to give it to him. He was truly a pleasure to deal with.
I am grateful that I was invited up to the Northern sanctuary a few times. It was a marvel. It had the "fornicating" light, the Teddy Roosevelt desk, the fishpond stocked with fish, Winke and the wooden speedboats and of course bird carvings. It is an amazing eclectic home filled with beautiful pieces he discussed with passion. It was beautiful and tasteful; a tribute to a life well lived. My wife, Lori talks often of the crazy ride with the kids on the speedboat with crystal scotch tumbler in hand, letting 6-year-old Matthew drive the boat! And they lived to tell the story! What great fun it was!
And then we had Los Cabos. I will always remember that trip. It was another glimpse into his special life in a truly magnificent setting. He had the special bird carvings, the Mercedes- style golf cart. And then there was the amazing and generous hospitality you showed us. We felt so lucky to have a taste of this special world. And oh the stories told down there! It was wonderful.
I so wished he had the time to do the perspective on his life, that we organized for his 80th, not so much for him but for us. It was a CD version of his story that would be told by him. I selfishly just wanted to be able to keep hearing the stories from time to time, the stories of his amazing life and the loves of his life.
So this brings me to my title. "As good as it gets" is not about the movie of the crazy guy who learns to love. It's about the amazing quality of his life. He was a man who was able to live life without fear. He had the ultimate confidence in himself and was very happy in his own skin. In my opinion he achieved the ultimate goal of every human being. He achieved this and because of it could love enormously. And that he did! His great success was about how well he loved and was loved by others. He loved every day on the planet that he had. He truly enjoyed it and it was real. How many people could say that?
So in summary Murray lived his life without regret. Not many can say that. He left us too soon but he did everything and had everything a human being could want. And knowing him, we would never want to let him go anyways! He had an amazing life because he loved so well and was so adored by all who knew him.
I have never met his likes before and I doubt very much I will do so again. Originals are hard to come by. He was truly a "one of a kind". It is a life that inspires. His life was an example of the highest evolution. Where we all want to get to. I will think of him often. I will never stop loving him or the memory of him. It was truly a life "as good as it gets." I'm so very glad he was my friend.
Love,
Jim
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Bob and Shirley Prittie posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Mary and Family It has been our great pleasure to have known Murray and his family for so many years. Murray was a wonderful and generous character who kept making friends and admirers all through his life. our friendship dates back to Dwight and the summer of 1945. Murray was 15, Bob, 14, Aldine 13 and Carole 11. A great time was ahd by all. Murray had a personality big enough for two - he might surprise you but never disappoint you. he made everyone he met feel better for having met him. We will miss him but know in our hearts that he is free of pain and having a wonderful time coming up with new ideas. We will remember Murray and all the great time we had together in Toronto and at Lake of Bays. Bob and Shirley
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Tochi lit a candle
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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M-W dictionary defines 'godsend' as a person that provides great and usually unexpected help when it is needed. I will forever cherish your warmth and kindness to me when I had nowhere to turn. I know you're resting in the bosom of the Lord - who sent you here to be his vessel. May He continue to bless your kith and Kin. Amen.
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Gordon McBride lit a candle
Monday, February 24, 2014
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Murray created many great memories for my brothers and I growing up
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Monday, February 24, 2014
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We will always remember Murray Sr. as the most spirited, warm-hearted and intelligent of men. He was a great friend to all of us personally and in business. Our thoughts and condelences are extended to the Sinclair family, both in sympathy and in celebration of the life of Murray Sr.
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Amber (Patterson) Bukata posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
What a great obituary, a true testament to Murray's uniquely wonderful character. Murray was a delight - always so welcoming and so wonderfully generous - a jovial host and a terrific story teller. My heart is with you all at this incredibly tough time. xo Amber, Matt, Nate & Austin
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Greg Vezina and the late Donald Sanderson. lit a candle
Sunday, February 23, 2014
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Thank you for having a unique business vision and making it possible for us succeed when few others would.
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Ron, Jan and Megan Ron, Jan and Megan Brenneman lit a candle
Sunday, February 23, 2014
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Dear Mary and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Murry's passing. From everything we've about him, he was a wonderful man and an incredible friend to so many. I hope he's with Tyler now.
Love Jan, Ron and Megan
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Judy Patterson posted a condolence
Saturday, February 22, 2014
My daughter Brooke covered alot about Murray and how he impacted our family but what she didn't mention was his famous breakfasts at the cottage. No matter how much activity or partying had gone on the night before Murray always got up and offered to make his famous scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes and sausages with a great big smile on his face! What a guy and how very much we will miss him. I hope he and Lloyd are sharing a Corona somewhere in the Universe! Thinking of you. Judy "P".
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His daughter Candice Sinclair lit a candle
Saturday, February 22, 2014
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I miss you and forever love you daddy!!!
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Jim Bunsch posted a condolence
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Dear Murray Just read your travelogue in the TStar. It seems we enjoy many of the same things: investing, boating (I live on Georgian Bay in Kilbear Park area), Robbie Burns (they call me McBunsch on January 25th each year), people … kin & friends, woodsman in Spring & Fall, philosophy…“We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time” Wish I had known you before you departed. Happy trails, eh! Jim Bunsch (Twsp of Carling)
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Jack Way posted a condolence
Saturday, February 22, 2014
A man I would change my whole day to spend time with. How I will miss him. Jack Way
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Tish and Ken Murton posted a condolence
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Dear Mary. Tish and I met you for the first and only time when we were guests of you and Murray at the recent celebration in honour of Don Ross. We knew Murray had been fighting cancer, but still were deeply saddened with the announcement of his death. Ken and Murray go back to the early 1950's when they both worked in the London, Ontario office of A.E. Ames. As the obituary made very clear, he was a remarkable man and his passing will leave a big hole in the sky.
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Brooke Leland posted a condolence
Friday, February 21, 2014
What a refreshing Dude! Aunt Mary, my heart is broken for you Candice, Christopher and the rest of the colourful Sinclair clan. Murray's bright presence will be felt for a long time, he was a true original. I have such amazing memories of him....The Elton John vest story! Teaching us to waterski. His Tales of each piece of art he treasured. He was a powerful Male role model in my life....so much so that we named our bright orange Irish Setter after him! Love you guys, Brooke, Brian and Four Legged Murray.
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Norm & cecilia almeida posted a condolence
Friday, February 21, 2014
Hi Mary it's cecilia (bob's ex assistant). Norm and I would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
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Doug McKinley posted a condolence
Friday, February 21, 2014
Mary; So sorry to hear of Murray's passing, he was one of a kind and no one who ever met him will ever be able to forget him, me included. He was a legend, wacko fun but very carrying and honorable with family and friends. Love ya; King Fox McKinley
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Jeffrey Olin & Frank Mayer posted a condolence
Friday, February 14, 2014
Jeffrey Olin & Frank Mayer made a donation to
We wish to express our heartfelt condolences . May the blessing of Murray bring only health and prosperity for your family. Jeff, Frank and the team at Vision Capital
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Barry and Hanna gordon and family posted a condolence
Friday, February 14, 2014
Barry and Hanna gordon and family made a donation to
Murray will always be our hero, and will miss him always Love The gordon family
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Lori Boothby posted a condolence
Friday, February 14, 2014
Lori Boothby made a donation to HUNTSVILLE DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. We have lost another colourful character from the local landscape. He will be missed by many.
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Elgin Mining Inc. posted a condolence
Friday, February 14, 2014
Elgin Mining Inc. made a donation to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY / SOCIETE CANADIENNE DU CANCER
All of us at Elgin Mining extend our deepest sympathies to the Sinclair family.
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Steve McBride posted a condolence
Friday, February 14, 2014
Steve McBride made a donation to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY / SOCIETE CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Uncle Murray was an amazing guy. Always larger than life. I am especially grateful for the important part he played in my childhood. I'm thankful for his generous spirit and his sense of fun.
