Catherine Sinkins

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Catherine Sinkins announce her passing on September 18, 2017 at the age of 94.

Kaye married the love of her life Alexander James Sinkins on October 16, 1948. They shared 41 blessed years together until Alex’s passing on February 1, 1990. We feel comfort in knowing that Kaye has been reunited with her beloved Alex.

Kaye (Baba) is lovingly remembered by her 3 sons. Donald (Valerie) Sinkins, Thomas (PattiAnn) Sinkins, George (Rose) Sinkins, 11 Grandchildren: Darcy (Lonnie) McKeown, Carrie (Kevin) Hirschfeld, Sarah Sinkins (Ryan), Peter (Allison) Sinkins, Geordie (Sharai) Ross, Spencer Sinkins, Josh Sinkins, Alex Sinkins, Tulin Sinkins (Dylan), John Sinkins (Hannah), Owen Sinkins, 9 Great Grandchildren: Darci-Lynn & Peter McKeown, Alexis Sinkins (Liam), Cooper & Jack Dingwall, Katie & Stella Sinkins, Myles & Winston Ross.

Kaye is also survived by her sister Francis Ewacha of Thunder Bay, Ontario, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Kaye was predeceased by her parents John and Eustena Zdep, sisters Catherine, Mary (Peter) Zulesky ,Stella (Frank) Gaynor, Helen (George) Lechoon, Annie Kwamsoos and Rose (Paul) Nakonechny, Brothers Joe (May) Zdep, Walter (Betty Zdep) and sister-in-law Betty (Lawrence) Lamb.

Kaye was born in Watkum, Ontario and moved to Kenora in 1956 from Red Lake, Ontario. Kaye was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Kaye loved life in Kenora and was involved in many activities such as curling, bridge club, working at the cantina at the Kenora hockey rink and she managed the restaurant at the Kenora Golf Club for several years. She was an avid quilter, exceptional gardener, joke teller, musician, curler and boy could she entertain! Kaye still holds a curling club record for skipping the only team that had an eight ender scored against her, and still she won the game! She loved to fish, and enjoyed cleaning and cooking them even more.

Kaye’s real passion was cooking. We all can remember a dish she prepared for us that was by far the best we ever had! She was always a thoughtful and giving person, who would put others ahead of herself. She loved all of her family, especially the new generation of Sinkins’. Kaye was always very interested in their lives no matter where they lived. She took pride in the fact that she maintained her independence until she was 93! She instilled in all her family to always treat people as you wanted to be treated.

We would like to thank the staff at Birchwood Terrace, Kenora District Hospital and Park Street Apartments for such great care and compassion.

Please drop in and join us for a Celebration of Life at the Log Cabin Tavern on Saturday Sept.23, 2017, anytime between the hours of 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com

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