Ernest Faucher

Ernest “Ernie” Wilbridge Faucher Pawleys Island Ernest “Ernie” Wilbridge Faucher, 94 of Pawleys Island, passed away peacefully Friday, August 19, 2016 surrounded by those who loved him. He was born December 8, 1921 in Claremont, New Hampshire. Upon graduation from High School in 1939, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served for five years spending most of his time as Chief Radio Operator in the southwest Pacific. After the war, he returned to the U.S. to enroll in Massachusetts Radio School. Upon graduation, Ernie took a job with RCA in New York City. He later met and married the love of his life, Tina, on July 12, 1958. (Tina had two daughters, Peggy and Judy, whom she was raising on her own after her first husband passed away). Ernie worked as a Marketing Manager in communications for TMC in New Jersey. Then he held a position in the Marketing department as Program Manager for Loral Corporation for 23 years. After work hours, he kept a beautiful garden at their New Jersey home, and he and his wife loved to cook and entertain. In their retirement years, Ernie and Tina played golf and bridge, and loved to travel and spend time with family and dear friends. In 1993 they moved to Surfside Beach, South Carolina into a golf course community because of their love for the game and the many courses in the area. They were regular attendees of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Garden City. Tina sadly passed away in 1999. In August 2012, Ernie and his step-daughters decided that it was a good idea for him to move into the independent living apartments at the Lakes at Litchfield in Pawleys Island. He immediately enjoyed the simple living lifestyle and social life. He was good at keeping up with his many friends, current events, politics, and business news. He was proud to be an American. He attended Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church as long as he could, until his arthritis and other physical limitations prevented him from going. He continued to view daily Mass on the television and received Communion from Ministers of Care who would visit him at The Lakes. It was always one of the highlights of his week! He is survived by his two step-daughters Peggy Hagan (and husband George) and Judy Gum (and husband Bob), 7 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10 AM, August 24, 2016 at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church in Pawleys Island, followed by interment at Belin Cemetery in Murrells Inlet. Contributions and Donations can be made in his honor to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org Or the American Heart Association at www.heart.org Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ernest Faucher

December 8, 1921 - August 19, 2016