64, of Dorchester, died at his home in Dorchester after an illness on January 28, 2009.

Born in Eastover, South Carolina, Mr. Sinkler worked as a bus driver for the City of Boston.

Loving father of Tina Sinkler of Mattapan, Tamara Sinkler of Dorchester, Tanya Ram of Hyde Park, Robert C. Sinkler of So. Boston, and Taylor J. Sinkler of Hyde Park. Robert is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 11:00AM. Visiting hours prior to the service, 9-11AM. Burial will follow the service in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Roslindale.