The obituary notice of Bill FAULKNER

I knew Bill for over 35 years during my childhood and growing up and indeed working on the River Weaver at Acton Bridge for Bill.
As a kid I used to be fascinated by Bill's ever changing collection of old boats and as a Teenager used to for for trips on the River Princess with him, Alan and others, later gaining my Boatmasters license and working for Bill while at College.
We developed a great friendship, he was a real character with fascinating background, starting off working at Burtons in Widnes, being guitarist with several local bands including "Supercharge" and setting up and running local papers.
Bill left the rat race quite young and spent many happy years doing what he wanted to do down on the river, good on him!
Res in Peace Bill.
So shocked to hear of your passing.
Dan

Very sad news to hear of the death of Bill.
I first met him back in the 60s when we were members of rival bands.He was a fine guitarist and vocalist and we eventually played together in a group called Vic Takes Four.
Bill was a very talented man in many ways and will be greatly missed.
John Ashton

It was only a couple of months since I last saw Bill so it was a shock to find out he’d passed on. We worked together for many years at the Warrington Guardian and Bill went on to found the Widnes World. It has come full circle In that his obituary is appearing in a newspaper he founded. Bill was one of the finest and he will be missed. Condolences to his family from Mike Sheils