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1937
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2012
William Faust Obituary
Bill was born in Lynn, Mass. September 21, 1937, the son of the late Valentine T. and Leona B. (Lowell) Faust. He was educated in areas schools and joined the Army National Guard shortly after graduating high school.
He owned Faust Construction 1975-1988, he was a Corrections Officer with the New Hampshire State Prison 1989-2002, and a Team Leader at Home Depot 2002-2010. He enjoyed painting and drawing, drafting, finish carpentry, building models, cribbage and gardening. He especially loved to grow roses and irises, but his favorite thing in life was time spent with his grandchildren and family.
Bill is survived by two sons, Jeff Faust of Concord and Lee Faust and his wife Jen of Pittsfield; daughter-in-law Bethany Faust of Pittsfield; two grandchildren, Billy Faust of Pittsfield and Laura (Ripley) McDavitt of Concord; brother Valentine Faust of Bow; sister Nancy Martin of Tyler, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased in 2005 by his wife of 45 years, Diane Faust and by his son William Faust, Jr.
The family will receive visitors Monday, June 4th, 4 to 8 p.m. at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 172 King Street in Boscawen.
His urn will be committed to the earth Tuesday, June 5th, at 1 p.m. at Blossom Hill Cemetery, 207 North State Street in Concord.
Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Boscawen office, is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial please go to www.phaneuf.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Faust
6 Entries
June 4, 2012
Bill taught us about Inner Strength, devotion to family, and personal responsibility. What an incredible caring man. We will always miss him.
Helen Schiff & Sakari Ruutikainen.
June 1, 2012
May the Love of our Lord Jesus be with you in this time. Bill was a good man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Karen Domenech
May 31, 2012
May God surround you with His love and bring you solace in knowing Bill was well-regarded by his co-workers and friends that he made at his job. He will be missed.
Mike/Kathy Curran
May 31, 2012
We are very saddened of Bill's passing and we feel blessed that we had the honor of knowing Bill. I know that he is now with Diane and Bill Jr and watching over his family. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Bill
Bill and Sandy Lewis
May 31, 2012
May Bill's family be comforted knowing he is no longer suffering and in a better place.
Dan Meeks
May 31, 2012
May the Lord bless you during this time. Bill was a good man and a hard worker. I never heard anyone say a bad word about him. He loves his family very much and was a good friend.
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