Title
Mr.
Last Name
Sinclair
First Name
Harry
Middle Name
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Dover, ME
Date of Birth
1882-06-05
Place of Death
Dexter, ME
Date of Death
1921-11-22
Publication
E.G. 11-24-1921p5/E.G. 12-1-1921, p.8
Obituary
Harry Sinclair The death of Harry Sinclair occurred at his home at the corner of Pleasant and Maple streets Tuesday evening, after a short illness from typhoid fever. Mr. Sinclair was about 40 years of age and had been employed for some years in the woolen mill of Amos Abbott Co. He leaves a wife and one daughter. The daughter had been ill from the same disease and Mr. Sinclair had taken care of her until she was out of danger, when he was taken sick with the fever. Within a few days he had been reported as gaining and on the road to recovery. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. The Eastern Gazette 11-24-1921, p.5 Harry Sinclair The many friends of Harry Sinclair were both shocked and grieved to learn of his death which occurred at his home at the corner of Pleasant and Maple streets, Tuesday evening, November 22, after a brief illness. Mr. Sinclair was born June 5, 1882 in Dover, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Holman D. Sinclair, his father dying when Harry was but sixteen years of age. He was educated in the public schools of Dover-Foxcroft, and in January 1900, he came to Dexter, where he has since lived. On coming to Dexter he entered the employ of the Amos Abbott Co., where he worked in the finishing room up to the time of his illness. In June, 1906, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Fish and in 1910 a daughter, Celissa, was born to them. Mr. Sinclair had many traits of character which won for him a place in the hearts of all who knew him. He had a cordial, cheerful disposition and many will miss the smile with which he always greeted his friends. He loved his home and cared more for the family circle than for the club and lodge. He was a great sportsman, one who got much enjoyment out of life, and he took especial interest in photographic work. It was characteristic of him that during his last illness no word of complaint was uttered and he was especially thoughtful of those who cared for him. About a week before his death a nurse from the Eastern Maine General hospital was procured, but though everything was done for him, it was unavailing. Funeral services were held from his home, Friday, November 25, at 2 p. m., Rev. B. F. McIntire of the Universalist church officiating. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant cemetery and the bearers were the four brothers-in-law. The services were attended by many friends and neighbors of the deceased. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Sinclair, one daughter of eleven years, Celissa; his mother, Mrs. Arthur M. Fish; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Burton and Miss Gladys Fish; four brothers-in-law, Arthur M. Fish, Charles H. Fish, Wilson E. Fish and Francis Burton, besides several nephews and nieces. The relatives from out of town who attended the funeral were: Silas Weymouth and Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Williams from Dover-Foxcroft, and Wilson E. Fish from Oakland. The loss in the family is, indeed, a sad one, and his good, true friendship will be always remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. The sympathy of many friends goes to those who are left in sorrow. The Eastern Gazette 12-1-1921, p.8