BREWER – Max Roosevelt Faulkner, 91, died Oct. 4, 2005, at his residence in Brewer. He was born Oct. 12, 1914, in Wellington, the son of Charles and Miriam (Oikle) Faulkenham, who had moved from Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia to Maine in 1910. He attended schools in Etna and Carmel and was a Veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army and participating in the D-Day Invasion and all the major battles in France and Germany until the surrender of the German troops in 1945. After returning home from the war in the fall of 1945, he began a work career at Eastern Fine Paper that spanned more than 40 years. Max enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are one sister, Ruby Springer of Brunswick; and a brother, Rupert, of Rumford Point; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by sisters, Lottie, Ruth, Evelyn, Rita, Caroline and Velma; and brothers, Stanley, Aden, Douglas and Ernest. Family and friends may visit 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Kiley Funeral Home, 69 State St., Brewer. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Brewer, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Haddix, pastor and teacher, All Souls Congregational Church, officiating. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Penobscot Conservation Association, in care of Reg Faulkner, 146 Parkway South, Brewer ME 04412. <
MAX R. FAULKNER
