Myrtle Fulton

Bible Teacher at Shillington Community Church

Firstly, Becky and I extend our prayers and heartfelt sympathies and

deepest sorrow to all the family at this time. To Doris, Kathy, and

Barbara, and all your children, to all the Fulton family, I want you to

know that all of Shillington Community Church are grieving with you.

While unable to attend the funeral, thank you for allowing us to write

this tribute to this wonderful and gracious follower of Jesus.

I would like to say firstly that Myrtle was a faithful wife, a loving

mother and a fun spirited member of God's family here at Shillington

Community Church. We first met Myrtle and Scotty when they started

attending meetings at Shillington Community Church in 2008. We

always knew they had arrived at meetings, because we would start to

hear Myrtle and Scotty jubilant voices as they joined in the singing old

time favourite hymns. We got to know them better as the days turned

into years, and their charm, wit and fun-loving spirit was so

contagious. Myrtle had her own wise sayings too....she once

commented when I quoted Romans 8:28 “All things work together for

good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose”

with this statement. We have a saying in the old country..... “If it is

meant for ye...it won't go by ye!”

While Myrtle was beginning to show signs of slowing of memory, she

continued to enjoy singing and God's word. When Myrtle became

more sick and needed to be admitted to hospital, Scotty was

determined to visit regularly and yet bring her to as many meetings as

he was able. Each Sunday, almost without exception, Scotty would

wheel in Myrtle to the meetings at Shillington, and sit in the second

row from the front. There they would join and sing wonderful gospel

songs, Myrtle's cheerful voice singing such hymns as “Tis so sweet to

trust in Jesus, just to take him at His word, just to trust upon His

promise, just to know thus saith the Lord”

On April 23, 2012, I visited with Myrtle's at hospital. Upon entering

the room, Myrtle opened her eyes, sat up and after greeting me with

'Hi Dave' ...she then spoke at some length about feeling abandoned.'

She was struggling with why was she here and Scotty at home? After

60 years, it was only natural that Myrtles security was in Scotty and

the home and she was feeling fearful being away. She also indicated

that she was feeling very fearful. I asked what was she afraid of. She

couldn't put it into words. I asked if she was able to sleep at night, and

she said that she didn't sleep very well. We read Phil. 4 6 Be anxious for

nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with

thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace

of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and

minds through Christ Jesus. “Than I asked her if she had ever

accepted the Lord into her heart, to which she replied that she had

prayed in her mind this. I explained that sometimes it helps if one

prays out loud and would she like to pray following me? She said yes.

And she prayed the following (as best as I can remember)

Thank you God for sending your son Jesus to die for my sins. I now

invite you into my heart. You have said that if we call upon the name

of the Lord, you will save us, and I am now calling upon you. Please

come into my heart and take away all my sin. Take away my fear, and I

thank you for eternal life. In Jesus name, Amen. She seemed so

encouraged to pray this.

Following Scotty's departure for heaven in 2015, we continued to visit

with Myrtle at the hospital, but soon discovered that Myrtle moved

south as family was wanting to be closer. We were encouraged that

during these past years, she has been lovingly cared for, and been

close to family. Now Myrtle is in the presence of heaven. She is there

with her Saviour, Jesus. And she is there with Scotty, having a good

laugh, and enjoying paradise. “You will show me the path of life; in

Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures

forevermore. (Ps. 16:11)

May the God whom Myrtle loved strengthen, comfort and challenge

you to trust in Jesus, even during this time.

Blessings from the north, Dave and Becky Jenkinson (S.C.C.)

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FULTON, Myrtle (née McGinn) – Peacefully at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge on October 1, 2017; age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Alexander “Scotty” Fulton. Loving mother of Doris Fulton, Catherine Durham (Dennis) and Barbara Mathieu (Gilbert). Cherished grandmother of Pamela Lalonde (Denis), Erin Ritchie (Garrett), Colleen Good (Justin) and Jasmine Gard (Cale). Adored great-grandmother of Owen, Sean, Alyssa and Gillian. Dear sister of Douglas McGinn. Predeceased by her parents John and Myrtle (née Eckford) McGinn. Also predeceased by her siblings Arnold, Alex, Stewart, Lawrence, John, James and Doris. Myrtle will be greatly missed by many family and friends. A special thank you to the staff at the Rosedale Centre in Matheson, ON, Heartwood Long Term Care and the Glen Stor Dun Lodge both in Cornwall, ON, for their loving care through the years. The family will be in attendance at LAHAIE & SULLIVAN CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES, West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482) on Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of Service. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in the Funeral Home at 2 p.m. A Private interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery – Matheson, ON at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society or to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca