Elfriede C. Faulkner Obituary (1938 - 2025)

Elfriede Charlotte (Wiedmann) Faulkner, 87, a resident of Chelmsford, formerly of Hampton, NH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Crosby Faulkner with whom she shared 53 years of marriage until his passing in 2011. Elfriede was born in Augsburg, Germany on February 22, 1938. She spent her childhood developing a love for the theatre and opera where her mother, Maria, performed. She met Bob while he was stationed in Augsburg and she often recalled memories watching him on “maneuvers” while walking in Bad Tölz where they resided in the early years of their marriage. Bob and Ellie moved their family to the United States in 1969. Ellie is survived by her two children, a son Robert Joseph Faulkner, his wife Katherine and daughter Samantha residing in Bismark (AR) and a daughter Michelle Monique (Faulkner) Vidoli, her husband Daniel and their children Veronica and Nicholas residing in Westford (MA). There was no greater joy than watching her grandchildren grow and thrive. She loved when “mein Spatz” would speak to her in German. They were her world and source of great pride and joy. She cherished walks at Plum Beach in Hampton with Bob and watching her grandchildren chase waves and sea gulls and seashell hunting. She was cherished by her family and holidays held many traditions that will continue – Christmas Eve toasts with Asti Spumante and frozen strawberries, Alastair Sim’s Christmas Carol, her famous sauerkraut, deviled eggs and butter cookies and hours of “penny-dice”. Her funeral services and interment will be held privately.