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WAYNE FAULCONER Obituary
Wayne Faulconer, 78, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025.
Born on May 12, 1947, in Keewatin, Ontario, Wayne grew up in a musical family filled with fiddlers and lively family jams, which sparked a lifelong love of music. He went on to start his own bands, became part of the vibrant Winnipeg music scene, and toured across Canada.
He eventually relocated to Thunder Bay, where he enjoyed a prolific performing career with groups including the Jarvis Street Review, Stoneridge, and the Wayne Faulconer Band. His song Sweet Eyed Satin Lady was nominated for Canadian Country Music Awards in 1981 for Outstanding Vocal Performance and Single of The Year. In 1982 Wayne's band StoneRidge was nominated for Canadian Country Group of the year. Wayne was widely regarded as a respected musician and an elder of the Thunder Bay music community.
In addition to his musical accomplishments, Wayne was a talented electrician, alarm-system specialist, and sound technician. He worked for many years at Miskelly's Electronics before founding his own company, W.F. Comspec.
He is survived by his daughter, Casandra Faulconer, along with extended family members and many friends who will miss him dearly.
Details for a memorial service will be announced once finalized and are expected to take place in February.
Memorials to the Northern Cardiac Fund at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
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casandra Faulconer
January 31, 2026
With love and compassion, I share that my father, Wayne Faulconer, has passed on. He was deeply connected to music and community, and his presence touched many lives. We will be honoring him with a musical celebration of life on February 22. Thank you for remembering him with kindness and for the support being shared during this time
Bradley Jacobson
January 14, 2026
Very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Wayne.
Sherman
January 14, 2026
I played with Wayne in different bands over the years in Kenora, Vancouver, Winnipeg . He was an absolute joy to share music with. We both put music first and he could nail the feel of the music in one bar and always said it's the feel that makes MUSIC, I loved him and he will be Sorley missed
Adelina Pecchia
January 12, 2026
Dennis and I are sorry to hear about Wayne's death. Our condolences to his grieving family. I read somewhere that when someone dies "a whole passes away". This is so true. Wayne leaves a legacy of music, kindness and solitude. May he rest in piece as we continue to remember. Adelina Pecchia and Dennis Pringle, currently from the beaches of Long Island Sound
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Greg Dahl, Ottawa
January 10, 2026
So many fond memories of Wayne - guitarist, singer, songwriter and gentleman. Now pickin´ with the heavenly band.
Cathy Moreau
January 10, 2026
Sorry to hear we lost another great musician. He will be missed. He will be singing and jamming with his musician brothers who have gone before him. God bless him.
Orville Santa
January 10, 2026
So very sorry to hear. God Bless.
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