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John Faulkner Obituary
Bristol - November 21, 2017, with his loving family by his side, after a valiant battle with cancer, at age 69. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Rena Van Scott Faulkner; daughter, Kailee Faulkner (Sarah Crouse); three brothers, Robert (Karen) Faulkner, Paul (Sylvia) Faulkner and Mark Faulkner (Kathy Manne); sister-in-law, Linda Faulkner; Kailee's mother, Shelley Simmons; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, James Faulkner in 2014.
John was born in Oneida, raised in Warsaw and was the son of William and Bonnie (Bertrand) Faulkner. He was a US Air Force veteran and served in Vietnam. John retired from RG&E after 38 years there. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed skiing, golfing, hunting, fishing, hiking and kayaking. John was a ski instructor at Bristol Mountain and worked in the Oasis Program there, with disabled veterans.
Friends may call tomorrow (Sunday), from 2-5 pm, at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., 2 South Ave., Bloomfield. His memorial service will be held Monday, at 11 am, at the United Church of Bristol, 7177 Co. Rd. 2, Bloomfield (Town of Bristol). Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Open Door Mission, P.O. Box 14236, Rochester, NY 14608. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.
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Phil + Mary Ellen Kirkwood
November 26, 2017
John will be missed, with smiling face and kindness to others.
Jim and Marylou Burgess
November 26, 2017
John was a positive light to many. We are so saddened by this. Our hearts go out to Rena and his family. We will all miss him so much. Rest In Peace John
Julie O'Neill
November 25, 2017
To my sweet friend Rena and your entire family our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers.
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