Eileen Beatrice Gallant Faulkner

Eileen B. Faulkner, 88, a former longtime resident of Lynn, passed away peacefully at her home in Plymouth on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. She was born in Lynn on January 5, 1928, the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Judith P. Gallant. She was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1945.

Mrs. Faulkner had worked for many years as an adjustment bookkeeper for the Essex County Bank. She was a very talented woman, who enjoyed going square dancing with her husband, Harold. She also found great joy in knitting, sewing, crocheting, and cross-stitching. She made many handmade gifts for family and friends over the years. Above all else, she found the most joy being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold K. Faulkner, Jr., one brother, five sisters, and her great-grandson, Alex Keith Faulkner. She is survived by her two sons: Keith D. Faulkner and spouse, Deborah, of Plymouth and Craig S. Faulkner and spouse, Theresa, of Dayton, TN. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sean Faulkner and spouse, Leigh, Shannon Faulkner and fiancé, Helder Silva, Thomas Faulkner, and Ryan Faulkner. Her great-grandson, Fernando R. Silva, as well as several nieces and nephews, also survive her.

Calling Hours are Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 11 AM – 12 PM at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow the services in Pine Grove Cemetery, Boston Street, Lynn, MA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider donating to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA 02360 in her memory.