Rinda E. Foster, 48, of New Harbor, died Aug. 24 at her home, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with kidney disease.
Rinda was born March 1, 1960 in Damariscotta, a daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis McFarland Foster.
She grew up in Newcastle, attended local schools and was a 1979 graduate of Lincoln Academy.
For many years, Rinda worked for Miles Memorial Hospital in housekeeping before moving on to Lincoln Home in Newcastle as a C.N.A. She later worked for Master’s Machine in Round Pond, Massey’s Seafood in South Bristol and at the Renys department stores in Damariscotta.
She was a Girl Scout Leader and a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary in Damariscotta. She was a lover of all animals, her favorites being birds and horses. She enjoyed fishing.
She will be remembered by those who knew her as a quiet, generous woman who would always help others who needed a hand.
Survivors include her daughter, Chassedy Foster of New Harbor; sisters, Laura Waltz and husband Frank of Jefferson, Lyndell Brackett of Newcastle, and Bertha Voisine and husband Ricky of Enfield, Conn.; nephews, Frank Waltz, III and Donald Waltz of Jefferson, and Kurt Brackett of Newcastle; nieces, Nancy Waltz of Jefferson, Nichole Brackett of Newcastle, and Kimberly and Kristina Voisine of Enfield, Conn.; best friend, Frank Genthner, Jr. of Bristol, and her dog, Nonook.
Celebration of Rinda’s life 11 a.m., Wed., Sept. 3 at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro with Pastor David O Donnell officiating.
If desired, memorial donations may be made in Rinda’s name to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
