Joseph A. Fullerton

One of six children, Joe grew up in Bath where he attended school graduating from Morse High School. It was at Morse where he met the love of his life Cynthia Osgood. They were married for 53 loving years raising 3 children who couldn’t have been more fortunate to have such wonderful parents. (this was frequently reaffirmed by their childhood friends who often enjoyed spending time at the Fullerton abode) His family was the most important thing in his life and he cherished them all. (children, grandchildren and their friends). He loved watching them play sports and did everything possible to attend their events. It didn’t matter if it was cold, raining, snowing or 125 miles to get there “Papa” was always a face in the crowd.

After graduating from the University of Maine, Joe began his career with Union Mutual (UNUM) which covered over 35 years. He was proud of his accomplishments and spoke often of the lifelong relationships he established over those years. (too many to list here but you know who you are and what you meant to him)

A longtime resident of North Deering, in 1990 he moved to his dream residence on Sebago Lake. There he and Cindy enjoyed their time often saying “why go away on vacation when you have a view like this!” The lake house, a magnet for children, and grandchildren alike, was something he never took for granted and enjoyed to its fullest extent. His Boston Whaler will miss the TLC he provided for many years.

Predeceasing Joe is a sister Eleanor Bowker and two brothers; Cecil and Walter Fullerton.

Joe is survived by his bride Cynthia, (Nana) of Standish, brother Harry Fullerton of Brunswick, sister Florence of Philadelphia, daughter Jennie Beth and Mark Johnson of Gray, son James and daughter in law Jenny Ann Fullerton of Topsham , son Michael and daughter in law Cheryl Fullerton of Portland. He leaves behind grandchildren Joey, Jacob, David, Rachel and Rebecca and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday March 14th at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 15th at Trinity Church 580 Forest Avenue.

For those that desire, memorials may be made in Joe’s honor to:

Opportunity Farm

P.O. Box 65

215 Gloucester Hill Road

New Gloucester, ME 04260

Or

Youth Alternatives

22 Park Ave.

Portland, ME 04101