JAMES FAULKNER
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – James Fay Faulkner, 77 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on May 11, 2015 at his home.
Jim was born on October 9, 1937 in Sherburne, NY the son of Fay and Hilda (Gaylord) Faulkner. His childhood was spent in Sherburne NY where he was a graduate of Sherburne Central School. He served in the US Army from 1957-1959 and was later employed by Norwich Pharmaceutical Company and Proctor & Gamble for 44 years.
Jim served on several boards including the SNB School Board, BOCES, the Town of New Berlin and the Town of New Berlin Planning Boards. He was a long time member of the Odd Fellows organization and his hobbies included golf, reading and mowing the lawn. He was also a fan of the New York Yankees.
Jim is survived by his wife; Ann Jensen Faulkner, 2 sons and daughters-in-law; Dennis (Barb) of Trout Creek, NY and Gary (Robin) of Surfside Beach, SC and his granddaughter; Shonie Finch of Sidney, NY. He is also survived by his brothers; Frank of Smyrna, NY and Fay of San Diego, CA and sister; Lana Roske of Vestal, NY.
He was predeceased by his parents, sisters; Shelley Keator and Sara Faulkner and brother; Ron Faulkner.
There will be no calling hours and a private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Donations may be made to: St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund; Hospice of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St. Norwich, NY or to the South New Berlin Cemetery Assoc., PO Box 125, South, New Berlin, NY.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.