LEWISTON – Robert W. Walker, Sr., 86, of Poland, died Dec. 13, at Central Maine Medical Center after a brief illness with cancer.

He was born in Poland, on April 27, 1918, the son of Elmer and Gladys Walker. He attended Gould Academy and graduated from Mechanic Falls High School. Following high school, he worked for many years with his father and with his brother, “Ted”, in the family plumbing and heating business. He was a United States Navy veteran, having served during World War II.

He later worked for Channel 8, and was part of the “summit crew” on Mount Washington for 13 years.

He was married to Gleyns Conant for 56 years, until her death in 1993.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved biking, kayaking and skiing, and was a member of the National Ski Patrol. He particularly enjoyed snowmobiling with his friends from the Snowhoppers of South Paris. As a young man he had his pilot’s license and belonged to the Sportsman’s Flying Club of Auburn.

For many years he repaired and restored antique clocks, and he was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, serving a term as president of the Maine chapter.

He was a member of the Poland Historical Society, the Owls Head Transportation Museum, the Tyrian Lodge of Mechanic Falls and other Masonic bodies.

He is survived by a son, Robert Jr. of Poland; a daughter, Judith Day of Raymond; a brother, Elmer “Ted” of Poland; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his longtime friend and companion, Linda McConaghy of Poland.

He was predeceased by a brother, Gerry and a son, John.