FELTON - Martin LeRoy Foster started his epic life journey on April 10, 1945. He grew up in Marlton, N.J. where his early years consisted of transforming a South Jersey swamp into Creek Run Recreational Lake and Swim Club. With help from his parents LeRoy and Martha Foster, Martin spent countless hours turning a little patch of New Jersey into the historic lake it is known for today.
As a teenager, Martin enjoyed playing football for Lenape High School. He was also a member of the Garrison Foster Hunting Club where he spent many years sitting in trees waiting for deer to cross his path. Sometimes he was outsmarted by the deer.
Martin became a volunteer fire fighter for the community. He married Gail Joyce Levy and after they had a daughter, he became an active member of Local 172. He also spent years optimizing New Jersey's roads and train system.
After the loss of his wife, Gail, Martin moved to Felton, to live out the final years of his life. He enjoyed over-feeding the native bird population, floating in his boat down the Delaware river with fishing rod in hand and surf fishing on the white sandy beaches with his pride and joy, a fluffy little white dog named Mikey.
Martin was loved by his community. He was a keen outdoorsman, animal whisperer and a better cook than Gail. Martin is survived by his only daughter, Tara.
There will be no service.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com.
Arr. by Matthews-Bryson F.H., Smyrna.