Douglas Alexander "Doug" Faulkner – 78, North River, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2016, at home. Born in Clifton, he was a son of the late Alexander and Edith (Wright) Faulkner. Doug was a well-known and familiar face around Truro as he was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church and a member of the Disabled Consumers Society of Colchester. He was artistic and creative and enjoyed drawing, writing poetry and crafting model ships. Doug was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is survived by his sisters-in-law, Marilla "Rilla" Faulkner, Nine Mile River; Marion Faulkner, Upper Nine Mile River; nieces and nephews, Ruth, Chris, Paul, Cathy, Alan, Jane, Sandy "Alex", Irene, Susan, Darrell, Robbie, Stephen, Nancy, Rodney, Dale, Joan; several great nieces, great nephews and a wide circle of friends. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Gordon (Harriet) Faulkner, Bertha (Guy) Beaver, Ralph Faulkner, Richmond Faulkner. Special thanks are extended to Peggy Blair and her husband Gordon, and their children Jamie, Randi, and Suzanne who Doug lived with for many years. You were Doug’s second family and he loved all of you so much. He enjoyed watching the kids grow and being a part of your lives. It has been a great comfort to us to know that he was so happy, well cared for and loved. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2017, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 23 Church Street, Truro, the Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception will follow in Kaulback Hall. Spring interment in Old Barns Cemetery. If so desired, please make donations to Camp Tidnish – a camp that had a very special place in Doug's life. (Make cheque payable to Easter Seals Nova Scotia and put "Camp Tidnish" in the memo line.) Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Doug’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com