Russell Ray Faulkner of Listowel passed away peacefully at his home, with his family at his side, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in his 79th year.
Loving husband of Betty (Martin) Faulkner for 56 years.
Father of: Craig & Cindy Faulkner of Langley, BC, and their family Michael & Denise and their daughters Dayanara, Deschanel, Devereau, and Dahlton, and Dennis & Erin and their sons Aiden, Connor, and Ethan; Graham & Elizabeth Faulkner of Kitchener and their children Isaac, Kohen, and Lily Anna; and Brent & Kristen Faulkner of Langley, B.C. and their children Hannah, Maliya, and Ian.
Brother of Barbara Fleming of Elmira, Joyce Mick of Brantford, Doris & David Tapley of Georgetown, Louise & Rudy Bloemberg of Wingham, Fern & Doug Walker of Huxley, AB, Sheila & John Gibson of Limehouse, and Brian & Penny Faulkner of Barrie.
Brother-in-law of Jim & Millie Martin of Kitchener, Helen & Doug Mank of Elmira, Ruth & Art Bogue of London, Sandra & Bill Pawlitzki of Kitchener, Fred & Penny Martin of Clifford, and Sherry & Stephane Legualt of Lethbridge, AB. Loved and respected also by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Predeceased by his sisters Yvonne Reid and husband Harold, and Linda Faulkner, brothers-in-law David Fleming, Sandy Mick, and David Martin and his wife Debbie, and grandson Josiah Faulkner.
Ray was born on June 21, 1947 in Mornington Township to Russell & Eileen (Wooddisse) Faulkner. At the age of nineteen Ray made a commitment to serve Jesus Christ, no matter the cost. He and Betty married in 1969 and faithfully served in full-time Christian service as pastors and career missionaries in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and India) for over 25 years with the PAOC. Upon returning to Canada in 2000, Ray spent many hours at Raybeth, tending his vegetable gardens, making maple syrup, and sharing the joys and wonders of nature with family and friends. Ray was the keeper of family lore, with a computer-like knowledge of important dates and events, and family tree information. His mission field was whomever was around him, whether overseas or across the street.
Visitation will be held Listowel Pentecostal Church on Thursday, June 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The funeral will be livestreamed and the link available on the funeral home website.
Following the reception, interment in Bethesda Cemetery, Moorefield, at 2:00 p.m.
Memorial donations to Listowel Pentecostal Church, or PAOC Mission Global would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
