He was born on January 5th, 1931 in Saint John, NB. Moving to Halifax to Cambridge St. when he was eight and then to Bloomingdale Terrence when he was sixteen or seventeen. His life was enriched by so many great people over the years he called friends and neighbours who feel this loss as well as his family.
He was an choir boy at the All Saints Cathedral and attended Sir Charles Tupper school and Queen Elizabeth High school. He studied Psychology at Dalhousie University, receiving an MA in Psychology, where he met his wife Margaret ( Marnie ) Stevenson. After graduation he practiced at the Nova Scotia Hospital transferring to the Victoria General Hospital and then Camp Hill Hospital where he dealt with armed forces personnel, government employees and the RCMP. Considered a pioneer in his field he was instrumental in the organization of the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia in 1965. His own Certificate had to come from Ontario as it pre-dated the provincial association. While at Camp Hill he was approached by the Royal Canadian Navy, offered and accepted a position with them as the only psychologist in the navy. He was very happy in the Navy developing a real love for sailing and stayed for 10 years. He was offered the position of consulting psychologist with Deloitte Touché working from Montreal. He was transferred back to Nova Scotia where he was quite content and he left the firm when they wanted him to transfer yet again to Toronto.
It was at this time he made the daunting decision to start his own Human Resources consulting firm in Halifax. It was a great decision as his business flourished with the help of his eventual business partner Miriam Englehart. His expertise was requested all across Canada and I do remember some trips into the United States as well.
Hugh’s love of sailing took him many places including the Marblehead Race, St Pierre Miquelon, Newfoundland, Ireland and others. He was a long time and respected member and past Vice Commodore of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. Hugh’s interests were varied becoming a member of the Theatre Arts Guild helping in any capacity, financially or just a hammer in hand. He was a member of the Board of directors of the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts a passion he shared with his parents and was given a lifetime membership in recognition of his efforts and support.
He leaves behind his grandson Jonathan Mailman, daughter-in-law Jane Vincent, his sister Carol Sinclair, niece Sarah Dorey and nephews Douglas Sinclair, Peter Sinclair and Andrew Sinclair and their families. Of course he will be most missed by Lucifur his cat. They kept each other company for 15 years. He was predeceased by his mother and father Audrie and Harold Vincent, his wife Margaret (Marnie), his daughter Monica (Nicki), his son Mark and his brother-in-law Alasdair Sinclair.
He is resting at JA Snow Funeral Home and there will be a celebration of his life at a later date.
His family would like to express their sincere thanks to the QE 2 Infirmary particularly the wonderful people working on the 7.2 Ward and the ICU 5.2 Ward. Their kindness and care was above and beyond. Also Dr. Barry Clarke who was always just a phone call away, he has been more than a doctor but a friend as well.
Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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