Faulkner, Guy Herbert, 90, of Upper Economy, passed away Feb.13, 2011 in Colchester Regional Hospital. Born in Bass River, Colchester Co., he was the eldest son of William and Geneva (Fisher) Faulkner. Shortly before the outbreak of World War II Guy left high school and went to the Nova Scotia Hospital to train as a male nurse. From there he joined the Royal Canadian Navy in September 1940 as a Sick Bay Attendant. He served aboard the corvette HMCS Summerside from Sept. 1941 to June 1943. After a few months duty ashore in Halifax, he joined the frigate HMCS Group in Nov. 1943. On March 17, 1945 he married Jean Agnes Anderson, who had recently been discharged from RCAF Women's Division. Guy was discharged from the navy in January 1946 and at that time enrolled at Dalhousie University in a program to finish high school, followed by a Bachelor of Science, including pre-dental requirements, and in 1953 graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Guy practiced in Halifax and Middleton, N.S. Following this, he taught for several years at the Dalhousie Dental School as an Associate Professor, retiring at age 69. For the next 12 years he cared for his wife Jean, whom he lost to Alzheimer's disease. Almost to the end of his own life, he enjoyed watching the tides in the Bay, the phases of the moon, and the wildlife that passed through the fields and air near his home. Guy is survived by daughter Joice Faulkner; grandsons Colin Rennie and Kevin Rennie; brother and sister-in-law Leigh and Edna Faulkner; sisters-in-law Jean Faulkner, Shirley Faulkner, and Betty Parker; brother and sister-in law Bill and Alice Anderson; a number of cousins; and many nieces and nephews. Guy was predeceased by his wife Jean Faulkner; brothers Bertram, Edgar, Vincent, and Fred; sisters-in law Ruthene Faulkner and Charlotte Faulkner; as well as brother-in-law Richard Parker. The family wishes to thank Pauline Diadick and her family, Dr. Karen Ewing and Dr. Roe and staff at the West Colchester Community Health Centre; The Bayside Pharmacy, Continuing Care, the VON, Red Cross, Dr. Smith and the palliative care team, Dr. Blois and the emergency room staff, the wonderful staff of 4 South, and the Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home. Everyone was extremely caring and helpful in our time of need. A memorial service celebrating Guy’s life will be held later in the spring. Anyone wishing to make a donation in honor of Guy's life can remember one of the following: VON, Palliative Care, Hospice Society, West Colchester Community Health Centre, Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the “guest book” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com