Craig W. Faulkner

Craig W. Faulkner, aged 57, of Merrimack, NH, passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

He was the loving son of Paul Faulkner and the late Diane (Pastana) Faulkner, brother of two, nephew, uncle, Bampy/Papa, loving father to McKayla and Jaylene Faulkner, devoted husband to Patty Patterson (Faulkner) and friend of many.

Born in Lowell, MA, Craig attended Chelmsford Public Schools. He found his lifelong passion of working on motorcycles at a young age. He began his career at Freedom Center where he fell in love with bikes. He continued his career in the field as a beloved and longtime motorcycle mechanic at National Powersports. If you needed any type of bike repair, Craig was THE person to go to.

Craig was truly one in a million. He was a happy and easy-going man, who could always be found with a smile on his face, telling a silly joke or sharing a life experience.

A man of devotion, Craig was committed to his faith. A God-fearing man, he started every morning by reading pages from the Bible. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association - New Covenant Riders and attended prayer regularly. It was through a CMA monthly chapter meeting that Craig had met Patty for the first time. On September 9, 2012, Craig married the love of his life, rock, and best friend. Craig and Patty were best friends and soul mates.

Craig was as devoted to his family as he was his faith. Even the many "vacations" Craig frequented during his life could not keep him from his family or wife. In their free time, Craig and Patty shared a passion for travel, volunteer work at the church, helping at local shelters, riding, and spending time with family and friends. You often could find them on weekends at their camp, laughing, cooking fried dough, grilling and making new friends. 

The definition of a hard-working family man, Craig was reliable and we knew we could call on him for anything. Craig was an exceptional man and he excelled in everything he did. The family saying was, “If he can't fix it, we are all screwed.”

He will be greatly missed by his family including his father, wife, children, grandchildren, countless friends and all who were blessed to hear the sound of his laughter. Though Craig has departed this world to be in his eternal resting place, he will remain in our hearts for eternity.

Craig's Celebration of Life will take place at Tower Hill Church, 45 Myles Drive, Auburn, NH 03032 on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 4:00PM. Prior to the celebration, a final ride with Craig will be taking place at 11 McElwain Street, Merrimack, NH, 03054. Registration begins at 1:00PM, KSU at 2:30PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Craig's honor can be made to Tower Hill Church, 45 Myles Drive, Auburn, NH 03032 or Harmony Home Ministry, P.O. Box 4094, Manchester, NH 03108. Donations will help continue Craig's lifelong passion of helping and caring for others.