Conner was born Oct. 20, 1987, in Portland. He graduated from Waterville High School in 2006, then attended Southern New Hampshire University and Thomas College. He worked in construction and property services.
Conner loved all types of sports, earned multiple varsity letters and captained both the varsity baseball and basketball teams. Conner continued playing sports up to his untimely passing, playing softball, basketball, golf and tennis. He also loved the great outdoors, including hiking, kayaking, camping, boating and snowshoeing.
Beyond sports, Conner loved to cook and grill, hang out with friends, music, collect sports cards, and play cards.
Conner had a magnetic personality, and touched the lives of many in so many ways. Whether a small child, senior or anyone in between, Conner forged an immediate bond and built a lifelong friendship. His friends and family will always remember his infectious smile and how he would be there for them at the drop of hat.
He is survived by: his parents, Bruce and Lee Falconer of Waterville and Jim McCarthy and Sandie Lamb of Lyman; his grandparents, Paul and Christine Falconer of Winslow; one step-brother, Noah Lamb his wife Amy; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and his best friend and cousin, Nate Nunn of Skowhegan.
Visiting hours are 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, at First Congressional Church on Eustis Parkway.
A celebration of life for Conner will follow the funeral at T&B Celebration Center on Jefferson Street in Waterville, and is open to all who wish to attend.
An online guestbook may be signed, and condolences to the family may be expressed, at gallantfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Conner’s name may be made to: American Diabetes Association, 45 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101.
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