James L. Faustin Obituary
We bid farewell to James L. Faustin (Bay City, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 10, 2025 at the age of 78. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L. Faustin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Faustin and Anna Faustin (Zelek); his wife Barbara J. Sharpe; his siblings, Robert Faustin (Joan), Thomas Faustin, Richard Faustin (Tamara), Jerome Faustin, Roger Faustin, Edward Faustin, Janette Sullivan (Richard) and Eileen Bumgarner; his sister-in-law Rose Lee Faustin; and his parents-in-law, Glenn and Josephine Sharpe.
He is survived by: his children, James Faustin (Lori Meyer), Lynn Pavlawk (Rodney), Jenel Kukla (Jon) and Glenn Faustin; his grandchildren, Jaden Pavlawk (Megan Groulx), Logan Kukla (Taylor), Alivia Kukla and Avery Kukla; his siblings, Donald Faustin, Stan Faustin (Anne), Elizabeth "Betty" Smith (Mary Jane McCabe) and Mary; his siblings' children, Shane McCabe, Kalyn McCabe and Morgan McCabe; his siblings-in-law, Carol Faustin, Janice Faustin, Mary Ellen Napieralski, James Sharpe (Joan) and Roger Sharpe (Vicki); Lincoln Kukla. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Trahan Funeral Chapel (256 N Madison Ave, Bay City, MI 48708). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 6:45 PM and on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A prayer will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
The family suggests donations in Jim's memory to AMVETS Post 22 or the wishes of the family.
