McGREGOR, Rev. Isobel Mary (nee Sinclair)Isobel McGregor (nee Sinclair) died unexpectedly in her sleep on January 9, 2019, at the age of 84.
She lived with unwavering purpose on behalf of others and the earth, and remains a beacon of inspiration and encouragement for many. She was a visionary, free spirit, community builder, teacher, learner, counsellor, caregiver, feminist, musician, gardener, peace-maker and environmental advocate.
Isobel was the beloved wife of Colin; daughter of the late Gordon and Violet (nee Davis) Sinclair; sister of Bruce (Elizabeth); mother of Robin (Robby McAteer), Bonnie (Gary Frederick), and Ian (Denise Marigold); grandmother of Heather (Julien), Ellen, Abby, Grady, Chloe, Rowen, and Ruby; sister-in-law of Marion; aunt of Colin, Marion, John, Bruce, David, and Joanne; predeceased by brother-in-law Warren and sister-in-law Betty.
To her last day she lived with vibrant devotion to Jesus’ example of active love and compassion. She was a member and honorary pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Ottawa, as well as a member of Parkminster United, and Grand River Unitarian congregations in Waterloo.
Memorial celebrations will be held in Ottawa at Bethany Baptist Church, January 26th, 2 p.m., and in Kitchener at Grand River Unitarian Congregation, February 23, 2 p.m.
Legacy donations may be made to the McGregor-Sinclair Ecology and Peace Fund via the Ottawa Community Foundation.