A man of God, a dedicated journalist and a music lover were just a few of the affectionate titles used by family members, friends and colleagues to describe Glenroy ‘Sinco’ Sinclair at the thanksgiving service for his life yesterday morning.

There was no doubt that the well-known journalist was adored by many, as the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church in St Andrew was packed with not only his immediate family but his church, school and work families as well.

Sinclair, who was the assignment coordinator at The Gleaner, was known for wearing many hats as he had spent several years covering not only the crime beat, but sports as well, with many remembering his genuine love for the sport of motor racing.

He was also described as an active member of the Washington Gardens Seventh-day Adventist Church, having worked on the church’s communications team, was a Sabbath school teacher, and also worked with the disabled.

The service saw a variety of heartfelt tributes, many of which were songs dedicated to a man who was said to have a passion and deep appreciation for music.

Although serving many years as a journalist allowed him to interact with many popular figures, Sinclair was remembered as a man that never lost his common touch, and remained a quiet and humble figure despite his success over the years.

“Some things in life we never understand, but we are forced to accept them for what they are, and death is one of those anomalies. It is hard to refer to Glenroy in the past tense,” friend and classmate William Watson stated in his tribute on behalf of the Camperdown Past Students’ Association.

Watson added that Sinclair was able to distinguish himself from the rest of the class and would later emerge as a leader while at high school, having earned the respect of his schoolmates through his diligence and hard work.

“It’s extremely hard to say goodbye to someone who sent me messages like the one I got last month which said, ‘Happy Mother’s Day, you’re the best’,” recounted former editor-in-chief at TheGleaner, Wyvolyn Gager.

She added that words like dedicated, compassionate, resourceful, and kind could be used to describe Sinclair, whom she met while he was starting out as a freelance reporter on the sports desk.

Gager stated that she was impressed by his work attitude and put him at the news desk, where he would later flourish and become a stalwart in the newsroom. She said that he was known for being dedicated to his work, and even after she had left, they continued to keep in touch, and he was to the end a model of humility.

Sinclair, who is survived by his wife and three children, was laid to rest in the Port Royal Cemetery.