max's son Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I hope this is the correct place to post this? I am saddened to inform you that my father Max Sinclair passed away yesterday after a short period in hospital. Many of you may know him for spearheading the restoration of the Droitwich Canals, starting back in the late 50's when he mentioned it to David Hutchings, who told him to get on with it and also his part in saving many historic boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Oh such sad news, my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMModels Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 My deepest condolences on your loss, Max will be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpness Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm very sorry to hear that, I didn't know him but have travelled the Droitwich a few times in recent years, a splendid tribute to the man. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm very sorry to hear this. Although I never knew your father beyond his postings on here, he is someone who is of course legendary in his love of canals and canal boats. My best wishes to your family at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Sorry to hear your sad news, thanks to his efforts we were able to cruise the Droitwich canal last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Very sorry to hear your sad news. I'm a regular on the Droitwich; it certainly is a splendid legacy for anyone to leave. Sincere condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace42 Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I hope this is the correct place to post this? I am saddened to inform you that my father Max Sinclair passed away yesterday after a short period in hospital. Many of you may know him for spearheading the restoration of the Droitwich Canals, starting back in the late 50's when he mentioned it to David Hutchings, who told him to get on with it and also his part in saving many historic boats Like others, I did not know your father, but I send my condolences. But it must be very satisfying to know that the Droitwich canal is up and running and a tribute to his efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchward Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Oh dear very sad news, my condolences to the family. Max Sinclair like others are true heroes of the Inland Waterways. He will be remembered for sure not least for the dogged determination to achieve the goal of Droitwich restoration when so many others said it would never happen. Such was the depth and breadth of the man he his is equally in many peoples view a hero of railway preservation too. Many narrow gauge locomotives exist now because he rescued them and gave them a new life, some 9 locos at least with a hand in the saving of others too. A lesson to us all, don't talk about it, just do it! Edited April 19, 2016 by churchward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Sounds like the man deserves a plaque - on the Droitwich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 That made me sad. I only met your Dad once in the early 80s at the (then) NBOC rally to Oxford. A nice man to talk to. zenataomm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Alan W Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 My thoughts to the surviving family members I remember the interesting chats we had during our stay at/on Charity Dock in the mid 60's, Rip Max, your canal knowledge will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Fairhurst Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Sounds like the man deserves a plaque - on the Droitwich. Renaming one of the (new) locks on the Junction would be a suitable tribute, perhaps? Very sad to hear the news. Max was such a kind person and had a light-hearted sparkle to him. Edited April 20, 2016 by Richard Fairhurst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up-Side-Down Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Renaming one of the (new) locks on the Junction would be a suitable tribute, perhaps? Very sad to hear the news. Max was such a kind person and had a light-hearted sparkle to him. I would certainly second that .......... the lock I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffer Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, my condolences to you and your family. I wrote to him not long ago as I had come accross some photos of a boat that he persuaded my father (Eric Pike) to buy in the 60's. (They were colleagues at Rubery Owen). Have a look, your father and at least 2 of your sisters are pictured as well as my mother and father. The thread is here http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=83709 Finding these pics made me realise that I have your father to thank for my own interest in canals and boats, and I am sure many other hundreds if not thousands of people also owe him that gratitude. I remember meeting Max as an 8 year old boy on a school trip to Avoncroft museum. I can still remember his enthusiasm for the post mill there, and I still remember very clearly him telling us that it was the only working example left in the country, such was the passion with which he spoke. A great loss but what a contribution he made. All the best Dave Pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max's son Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 To let those interested Dad's funeral will be held on 9th May 2016 at 12.15 at Worcester CrematoriumAstwood CemeteryTintern AvenueWorcester, WR3 8HA all welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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