COLONIE, NY – Frances T. Faulkner, 91, began her journey to heaven to be with her husband, John on October 5, 2008, after a brief illness. Frances was born in Schenectady and lived in the Albany area for most of her life. She enjoyed bingo and playing cards. Frances was a long time communicant of St. Clare's Church in Colonie before her illness. Frances is the beloved mother of Joan Warnken and her husband, Ron, Jack Faulkner and his fiancé, Joyce Scofield and Jean Angelides. She is the loving sister of George Herath. Frances also leaves nine cherished grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, 1947 Central Ave., Colonie. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Midway Fire Dept., 1956 Central Ave., Colonie, NY 12205 in memory of Frances T. Faulkner.