BATH — Brian Allen Foster of Bath died Friday, November 12, 2012 at Midcoast Hospital after a long courageous struggle with cancer. Brian was born in Bath on July 19, 1949, the son of Oliver and Germaine (Gagnon) Foster, he graduated from Morse High School Class of 1967 where he was an active member of the band and later the Bath Municipal Band. He later earned a degree in electrical design at ITT Technical Institute of Boston.

Brian was a life-long lover of history, especially the Golden Age of Radio. He traveled throughout Europe, visiting the Lakes District of England several times. He was owner of Dreamland Radio in Bath, Fosters Trading Company in Boothbay, Damariscotta and Edgecomb, and publisher of the Maine Antique Guide. He was a talented Americana artist, his works primarily capturing the great sailing ships. A lover of all antiques, he particularly enjoyed collecting and restoring antique radios and old homes in

Bath.

Brian is survived by his sisters, Marilyn Foster of Westbrook and Linda Lomba of Bath, two nephews, Johnny Lomba of Portland and Christopher Lomba of Seattle Washington, and his niece, Sarah Lomba deGrandis of Portland.

There will be a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 11:30am at All Saints Parish, St. Mary’s Church, Bath, followed by a Celebration of Life in the church hall. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dean Snell Foundation or the Coastal Humane Society. To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmond funeralhomes.com.

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