Francis Edward Faunce, 85, of Avenue, MD. Born July 22, 1929 on beautiful St. Patrick's Creek in Abell, MD to Agnes Irene Brown Faunce and Capt. Joseph Evans Faunce, Sr.

Eddie went to join his wife Mary who passed two days before him on their 66th wedding anniversary, November 7th. Now they are both with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mary Ann and Al were sure to be at the gates waiting for them.

Eddie was the beloved Daddy and Pop Pop to his family rough and tough with true grit on the outside, he had a tenderness and heart of gold for his family. Eddie was a good provider for his wife and 6 children and made sure they wanted for nothing.
Everyone was happy to see his Ford pickup pulling into the driveway, Daddy was finally home.

Eddie is predeased by his brothers; Joseph E. Faunce, Sr., George Washington Faunce, Richard Howard Faunce, sisters; Sylvia Faunce, Eileen Bodine, Rose Lawson, Louise Chainay, and Virginia Faunce. Survived by his brother Bobby Faunce and wife Virginia of Abell, MD.

Eddie started working the river as a young boy, then went to work on the Wilson Line Cruise Ship as a teen, telling many stories of his travels. Eddie was a waterman and a master boat builder. His stunning V bottom work boats were featured in the exhibit at Calvert Marine Museum a couple of summers ago. His worked boat "Miss Mary" was featured while being built in the book, Boats for Work, boats for Pleasure, and will be forever cherished by his family.

Eddie is survived by his children; Joseph E. Faunce of Jacksonville, FL, Catherine Virginia and husband David Lacey of Callaway, MD, Susan Hilda and husband Lenny Lacey of Great Mills, MD, and Agnes Marie Faunce and husband Ernie Friess of Colton's Point, MD. 8 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

Eddie was bed bound from a stroke almost 4 years ago. He enjoyed visits from friends and family. Fellow waterman, Commissioner Jack Russell brought him oysters every season never forgetting an old friend. Special nephew Bruce Chainey , Eddie called out to his daughter Aggie to fix him a high ball just 4 days before passing, reminiscing of happier times spent with friends Bodie Knupp, Jay Campbell, and Daniel Burch. Rest in peace Daddy.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 10, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in All Saints Episcopal Church, Avenue, MD. A Funeral service will follow on Wednesday, November 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM in All Saints Episcopal Church, Avenue, MD with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are: Anthony and Aaron Windsor, Kelly Faunce, Jay Campbell, Bruce Chainay, and Allen Hall.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.