BEALS – John Faulkingham, 70, died April 19, 2011, at a Bangor health care facility. He was born March 10, 1941, in Beals, the son of Grover C. and Ruth (Beal) Faulkingham Sr.
John attended local schools and graduated from Beals High School, Class of 1959. John made his living from the sea and started fishing while still in school. He owned several boats and was instrumental in founding Beals-Jonesport Co-Op. He and his wife also owned and operated East Bay Fishing Supplies, Beals, where John enjoyed talking with all of the fishermen who came in. He especially liked reminiscing and sharing fishing stories, visiting with the older fishermen from the area, spending time working on his fishing gear and visiting the local boat shops. He enjoyed automobiles, and in his “spare” time he loved checking out old as well as new vehicles. John was a lifelong member of Wesleyan Church, where he served in many capacities, including Sunday school teacher, deacon, treasurer and board member. Above all else, John loved and served his God faithfully. He enjoyed being in church, participating in fellowship times and singing. John wrote several gospel songs during his life, some of which will be shared during calling hours and his funeral service.
He was predeceased by his father; and a brother, Grover Faulkingham Jr. He is survived by his mother; his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Doris (Bishop) Faulkingham of Beals; one son, Loren Faulkingham and wife, Melanie, of Jonesport; two daughters, Benita Alley and husband, Raymond, of Beals and Linda Eaton and husband, Gary, of Lamoine; one brother, Earle Faulkingham and wife, Lenore, of Jonesport; five grandchildren, Misty Kelley and husband, Patrick, of Jonesport, Martin Alley and fiancee‚ Rachael Church, of Beals, Kristy Eaton and Keith Eaton, both of Lamoine, and Daniel Faulkingham of Jonesport; and two great-grandchildren, Anson and Bradley Kelley, both of Jonesport. He had special friends, Lorenzo and Mary Wallace of Jonesport and Harry and Joanne Bishop of Addison.
Family and friends are invited to call 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Wesleyan Church, Jonesport. A celebration of the life John lived will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Beals Elementary School. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jonesport Wesleyan Church, attention: Doris Faulkingham, treasurer, P.O. Box 37, Beals, ME 04611. Condolences may be made online at
www.bragdonkelley.com.