FARMINGTON – The Rev. George E Sinkinson Jr., 80, passed away Friday, March 4, in Farmington.

Born March 14, 1925, in Lincoln, R.I., to the late George and Enola Sinkinson, he had resided in Industry for 40 years.

“Sink,” as he was known to all, attended the Moses Brown School, served as a U.S. Navy pilot in World War II, and graduated from Yale University (1945) with a degree in sociology.

He left the business world of stock brokering in 1954, attended the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Mass., and was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1958.

His ministry took him and his family to the Dioceses of Rhode Island (St.Martin’s and Grace Church, Providence,) Massachusetts (Grace Church, North Attleboro,) California (St.Luke’s Church, San Francisco,) and Maryland (St.Thomas’ Church, Garrison Forest.) He was very active in youth ministry and chaplaincy, as well as diocesan councils and committees.

Known for his compassion and patience, he was loved and respected by all who knew him. He believed in giving of himself, which he did daily throughout his life. His friendship and guidance were shared with family and community alike.

Sink and his wife, Jackie, were internationally known breeders of prize-winning bloodhounds. He served as an officer and director of the American Bloodhound Club, the Mid-Atlantic Bloodhound Club, and the Colonial Bloodhound Club. The Rectory Kennel is located on Clearwater Lake, where Sink spent his boyhood summers and where “God sat when he made the rest of the world.”

Active in his community, he served as town moderator for 15 years, was a member of the planning board for 10 years, and was president and director of the Clearwater Lake Association for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jacquelyn S.; sons, George E. III (Callie) and Mark C. (Anne); daughter, Gail S.; grandchildren, George E. IV, Caroline, Jessica, Elisabeth, Mark C. Jr., and Thai; great-grandson, Caleb; and brother, Richard (Barbara.)

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