ALBION – Robert Merle Foster, 88, of Albion, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at JFK Airport, in New York City. Bob and his wife Marion were traveling to Washington state to visit their grandson, Christopher Walsh. Bob was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Elizabeth, Pa., the youngest of Ralph E. and Bessie (Carnahan) Foster’s five children.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army, returned to Pennsylvania and became a skilled carpenter. Bob moved to California in 1965. In 1969, he married Marion Dyer Sinclair, a widow with five children. Together they blended a family of ten. In 1974, they relocated to a farm in Albion. Bob continued to work for himself in carpentry and construction locally and often helped with projects at Benton Falls Church.

Bob was predeceased by his parents; his siblings; his son Ralph Foster, daughter Jaylin Scott; grandson Forrest Smith; and son-in-law Edwin Walsh.

He is survived by his wife Marion of Albion; sons Dan Sinclair (and Kay) of Albion, Robert Foster of Las Vegas, Nev., Jim Scott Sinclair of Columbus, Ohio, Daryn Sinclair of Waterville, Jeff Sinclair of Benton; daughters Dawnilyn Walsh of Benton, Tammy Third of Guilford (and Barry), Vicki Smith of Las Vegas, Nev. and “Foster child” Ernie Buker of Albion.,

Bob enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren, all 24 of them. He was a ‘MacGyver’ grandpa, sharing jokes, games, life skills, problem solving, and lots of cookies and ice cream. More recently, 18 great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.

A memorial service will be held at the Winslow VFW on Dec. 28.at 1 p.m.

Contributions in his memory may be sent to:

the Steeple Fund at

Benton Falls Church

c/o Dawnela Sheehan

274 Bellsqueeze Rd.

Benton, ME 04901

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