Marjorie Lea Faulkner
FAULKNER
Marjorie Lea
‘A life is like a good days work, it is now done and I am
satisfied.”
The death of Marjorie Lea Faulkner (Dixon) occurred with
grace and dignity on May 8th, 2018. Throughout her 98 1/2
years she maintained a keen curiosity and a tremendous passion for
life; while she gathered new friends wherever life’s journey took
her.
She was born Oct. 7th, 1919 in DeSable, PEI, the
daughter of the late Jack and Edna Dixon. She was predeceased by her
husband and best friend Wyman “Red” Faulkner. Marjorie was
the last member of the family, having been predeceased by a sister
Gladys in infancy, brother Gordon in 1958, sister Dorothy in 2010, and
brother MacKenzie “Mac” in 2011.
She spent her early years at the family homestead,
then as a teenager voyaged to Massachusetts where she later settled
and met the love of her life, Wyman “Red” Faulkner. The
married in 1941 and spent many years together working with the Jackson
family. Every summer they returned to South Melville, much to the
great excitement of the Dixon nieces and nephews who eagerly
anticipated their arrival.
Following their retirement in 1974 they spent many enjoyable
winters with friends in Florida and returned to the homestead in PEI
where Marjorie’s mother Edna resided. In 1991 they moved to
Charlottetown where they lived until Red’s death in 1995. Marjorie
later moved to Calgary, where in her 80’s she drove twice to PEI with
her cousin Ralph Taylor with whom she resided and cared for. In 2007
she moved back to PEI, rekindling old friendships. making new ones,
and leading an active, happy, and fulfilling
life.
Left to cherish a lifetime of Marjorie’s memories are her
nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as many friends here and in the
United States, particularly the Jackson family whose kindness and
support she has appreciated for many years.
Marjorie would like to thank the wonderful nurses, staff,
relatives, and friends who cared for her, especially in the final
chapter of her journey.
In accordance with Marjorie’s wishes cremation has taken
place with a private burial. A celebration of the life of Marjorie
Faulkner will be held June 24th, from 2 p.m.to
4 p.m. at Rodd Royalty Inn in Charlottetown. If so desired donations
in Marjorie’s memory may be made to Crapaud People’s Cemetery. www.dawsonfh.com
Well, this is the end of a perfect day
The end of a journey too.
And it leaves a thought this is big and strong
With my wish that is kind and true.
For memory has painted this perfect day
With colors that will never fade.
May we find at the end of a perfect day
The souls of our friends we’ve made.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marjorie Lea Faulkner 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Crapaud, Province: I-P-E