Burton F. Faulkner Jr., Of Arlington, formerly of Lexington and Somerville, affectionately known as Burt, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 20, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Maxine (Lovell) Faulkner. Burt was a loving father to Burton F. Faulkner III of Somerville, Sherry Faulkner Ciardi of Winchester, and Jennifer Faulkner and her husband Scott Busnach of Reading. He was a cherished grandfather to Estelle, Liza, Ryann, Sydney, Scott, and Arianna. Burt was predeceased by his dear sister, Nancy Dupuis.
Burt Faulkner's life was a testament to resilience, hard work, and a deep sense of community. Born into a family rooted in service and business, he carried forward the legacy with dignity and determination.
Born in Somerville, Burt Faulkner, son of former State Senator Burton Faulkner Sr., started working for Faulkner Brothers Oil at a young age. He graduated from Belmont Hill School and Boston University and later ventured into owning a nursing home and various businesses, including a car wash and commercial and residential properties.
Burt served on several boards throughout his life, including the Central Bank and The Boys and Girls Club of Somerville. He was also a ranking member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Somerville Kiwanis.
Having been a child of the Great Depression, Burt saw families live through the challenges and heartaches of the time. He learned early to not only appreciate work, but to thrive in it. At an early age he began to work for his father, the owner of the Faulkner Brothers Oil company. As a young man he quickly became known as a hard worker.  It was the relationships that he gained in those early years that helped him build trust and a name for himself in the City of Somerville.
Burt's strong reputation helped him as an entrepreneur eventually owning commercial and residential properties and businesses in the city. The business he owned and managed was well known for its fairness and integrity, Family was important to him. He attended all events, no matter how small, and stayed updated on everyone's activities.  Burt was known for his willingness to help anyone and lead by example.

A funeral procession will start from George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), Somerville, on Thursday at 10:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Eulalia Church in Winchester at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment will take place at Wildwood Cemetery in Winchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Burts memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.