Clarence Francis Sindy

Clarence Francis Sindy, 91, a member of "The Greatest Generation," passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. He was the beloved the husband for 35 years of Heather (nee McLeod). He was born Sept. 28, 1921, in Cleveland, to Gilbert and Edith Sindledecker. Clarence was a 1941 graduate of Collinwood High School, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. He served in the Army Air Corps and Company B 66th Signal Battalion during World War II, deployed to Germany, Japan and The Philippines. He was awarded four patents while working at GE, retiring after 44 years. He was a member of Willoughby Masonic Lodge 302, many other Masonic organizations and Willoughby American Legion. He was president of the board of trustees of the Lake County Council on Aging and the Willoughby Senior Center, and president of the Arrowhead Shore Club in Willoughby. He was the author of three books, "Willoughby the First 150 years," "Collinwood OH! Collinwood" and yet to be published, "Did you Know?" In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his children, Robert (Marjorie) Sindy of Granger, Ind., and Janet (Frank) Jodlowski of Kirtland; four grandchildren, Jinny (Tom) Harris, Frank (Lora) Jodlowski, Rob and Nicole Sindy; five great-grandchildren, Tommi Jo Harris, Berri Harris, Benjamin Harris, Samantha Jodlowski and Jessica Jodlowski; and sisters, Joan (Joseph) Polakowski of Mentor and June Hubish of Madison. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Sindy (nee Sylvanus); a Filipino exchange student, Alan Alisaje; and his and Heather's much loved Schnauzer, Shana. Friends and relatives are invited to a celebration of his Life from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, in the Community Room at the Brownstone of Breckenridge Village, 5000 Northridge Drive (off Route 84), Willoughby. A Masonic service will be held 1:30 p.m. prior to the Celebration of life March 1, 2013, conducted by Willoughby Masonic Lodge 302. Contributions may be made to Breckenridge Village Life Care Fund, 36855 Ridge Road, Willoughby, OH 44094. Arrangements are entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Online obituary at www.brunners.com.

Clarence Francis Sindy

September 28, 1921 - February 1, 2013