DANVERS – Mrs. Dorothy (Long) Sinclair 91, of Danvers, beloved wife of the late Charles D. Sinclair, Jr. died peacefully, Sunday, August 22 ^nd at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Danvers, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Alice (Lockhead) Long. She was raised and educated in Danvers and attended the former Holten High School in Danvers.

Mrs. Sinclair began her professional career at the former Parker Brothers Games in Salem. It was here that she met the love of her life, Charles. She had also been employed with the Friend Box Company of Danvers and for many years had been employed at Putnam Pantry in Danvers as well as being an Avon Representative for many years.

A lifelong resident of the Town of Danvers, Dot's true calling was being a mother to her five daughters. She took great pride in all of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Family was at the center of who she was and she was a great role model and matriarch. She enjoyed camping at Baxter Lake and square dancing as a member of the Riverside Squares in Danvers. She was also a long-time member of the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in Danvers. Her devotion to her family was true and with an over abundant love of her grandchildren and great grandchildren she allowed her entire family to create a life time of memories to share forever. She will be deeply missed.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Linda (Bill) Piotrowski, Nancy (Rich) Stantial, Janet (Alfred) Felice, Patricia (Donald) Muse and Susan (David T.) Stentiford. Her grandchildren, Jonathan (Kelli), Jessica, Michelle (Nick), Katherine (Russ), Donald, Jr. (Chamee), Joseph, Evan and Kelsey. Her great grandchildren, Jackson, Lillian, Dominic and Callen.  Her sister-in-law Fran Sinclair and her childhood friend and sister-in-law Thelma Ouellette and several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Dorothy's life which will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 16 Sylvan St., Danvers, Thursday, August 26th from 2 to 4 P.M. Private burial was held in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte 62) Danvers. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Dorothy's memory to Friends of the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923 or to the Danvers People to People Food Pantry, C/O Danvers Community Council, P.O. Box 2076, Danvers, MA 01923. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com