OBITUARY:
Herbert "Herb" R. Faulkingham, 75, passed away July 22, 2008 at a Bangor Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born September 29, 1932, in Beals, the son of the late Richard and Della (Seavey) Faulkingham. Herb was educated in the Beals school systems, after which he joined the U.S. Navy. He proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Polaris in Korean waters from 1951-1955. After returning from duty he became involved in all aspects of the fishing industry, his last being a seafood dealer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working, and camping. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eva; one son, Gordon Faulkingham and his wife, Cathy, of Jonesport; two daughters, Brenda Kelley and husband, Carl, of Clifton and Jonesport, and Holly Plaisted and husband, Virgil, of Gorham; six grandchildren, Shawn and wife, Brianne, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Amber and fiancee, Michael, of Bangor, Kegan of Clifton, and Dean, Joshua, and Matthew of Jonesport; and two nieces, Paula Wilson and Carol Davis of Addison. Herb was awaiting the birth of his first great-grandchild in February. He was predeceased by his only brother, Lester Faulkingham. Visiting hours will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home in Machias. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008 at Sewall Field Cemetery, Beals officiated by Pastor George Woodward. www.bragdonkelley.com
Herbert "Herb" R. Faulkingham, 75, passed away July 22, 2008 at a Bangor Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born September 29, 1932, in Beals, the son of the late Richard and Della (Seavey) Faulkingham. Herb was educated in the Beals school systems, after which he joined the U.S. Navy. He proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Polaris in Korean waters from 1951-1955. After returning from duty he became involved in all aspects of the fishing industry, his last being a seafood dealer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working, and camping. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eva; one son, Gordon Faulkingham and his wife, Cathy, of Jonesport; two daughters, Brenda Kelley and husband, Carl, of Clifton and Jonesport, and Holly Plaisted and husband, Virgil, of Gorham; six grandchildren, Shawn and wife, Brianne, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Amber and fiancee, Michael, of Bangor, Kegan of Clifton, and Dean, Joshua, and Matthew of Jonesport; and two nieces, Paula Wilson and Carol Davis of Addison. Herb was awaiting the birth of his first great-grandchild in February. He was predeceased by his only brother, Lester Faulkingham. Visiting hours will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home in Machias. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008 at Sewall Field Cemetery, Beals officiated by Pastor George Woodward. www.bragdonkelley.com
OBITUARY:
Herbert "Herb" R. Faulkingham, 75, passed away July 22, 2008 at a Bangor Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born September 29, 1932, in Beals, the son of the late Richard and Della (Seavey) Faulkingham. Herb was educated in the Beals school systems, after which he joined the U.S. Navy. He proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Polaris in Korean waters from 1951-1955. After returning from duty he became involved in all aspects of the fishing industry, his last being a seafood dealer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working, and camping. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eva; one son, Gordon Faulkingham and his wife, Cathy, of Jonesport; two daughters, Brenda Kelley and husband, Carl, of Clifton and Jonesport, and Holly Plaisted and husband, Virgil, of Gorham; six grandchildren, Shawn and wife, Brianne, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Amber and fiancee, Michael, of Bangor, Kegan of Clifton, and Dean, Joshua, and Matthew of Jonesport; and two nieces, Paula Wilson and Carol Davis of Addison. Herb was awaiting the birth of his first great-grandchild in February. He was predeceased by his only brother, Lester Faulkingham. Visiting hours will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home in Machias. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008 at Sewall Field Cemetery, Beals officiated by Pastor George Woodward. www.bragdonkelley.com
Herbert "Herb" R. Faulkingham, 75, passed away July 22, 2008 at a Bangor Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born September 29, 1932, in Beals, the son of the late Richard and Della (Seavey) Faulkingham. Herb was educated in the Beals school systems, after which he joined the U.S. Navy. He proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Polaris in Korean waters from 1951-1955. After returning from duty he became involved in all aspects of the fishing industry, his last being a seafood dealer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working, and camping. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eva; one son, Gordon Faulkingham and his wife, Cathy, of Jonesport; two daughters, Brenda Kelley and husband, Carl, of Clifton and Jonesport, and Holly Plaisted and husband, Virgil, of Gorham; six grandchildren, Shawn and wife, Brianne, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Amber and fiancee, Michael, of Bangor, Kegan of Clifton, and Dean, Joshua, and Matthew of Jonesport; and two nieces, Paula Wilson and Carol Davis of Addison. Herb was awaiting the birth of his first great-grandchild in February. He was predeceased by his only brother, Lester Faulkingham. Visiting hours will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home in Machias. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008 at Sewall Field Cemetery, Beals officiated by Pastor George Woodward. www.bragdonkelley.com
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