Rossiter Carling “Ross” Fuller
Died: May 20, 2008 | Place: London, Ontario
Obituary
FULLER: Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, London on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 Rossiter Carling (Ross) Fuller of London in his 92nd year. Loving husband of the late Shirley M. (Jeffries) Fuller (2002). Dear father of Patricia Malone and her husband Gerry of London, Janet M. Fuller of Prospect Heights, Illinois and Kathryn J. Fuller and her husband Bernard Ruttgaizer of Northside, East Bay, Nova Scotia. Also loved by his grandchildren Nancy Allen and her husband Robert of Keswick and Scott Malone and Halley of Toronto and his great-grandchildren Adam and Carling Allen and Sydney Malone. Dear friend of June Baeker of London. Predeceased by his sister Mrs. Marion Gibson and his brother Bill Fuller. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Empress United Church, 75 Blackfriars Street, London on Saturday, May 24th. at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Lorenzo Ramirez, Jr. officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation, (For London Learning Centre-Operations), 453 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6B 1Z7 or the Memorial Fund of Empress United Church, 75 Blackfriars Street, London, ON N6H 1M6. Ross was born on the Fuller farm on Riverside Drive and he remained a resident on the family property known as Clearview area. He graduated in 1936 in Honour Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. He was a member of the Official Board of Empress United Church for over 65 years. He enjoyed a long affiliation with Freemasonry and was made a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason in 1973 and a member of the Royal Order of Scotland in 1985. In 2006 Ross received his 60 year masonic pin and his Lewis Jewel in 2007. Ross was the purchasing agent for the former London Board of Education, a long time member of Sunningdale Golf Club and a cottage resident at Bruce Beach. A masonic service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F.& A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:30 o’clock. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Our deepest sympathy to you at this time. Your father was an active, respected gentleman. He will be missed.
Don Webster
Scottish Rite 33o
What a truly wonderful gentleman Ross was. I first met Ross professionaly at the London Board of Education over 38 years ago and then later as a mason. He was someone I looked up both professionally and masonically. He was indeed a gentleman’s gentleman and will be sincerely missed by me and many. I am proud to have know him. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
our heartfelt condolences to the family
Jack had he pleasure to work with Ross at the Board.He was a true professional, loyal to his staff and employer and a much loved friend his principles were the highest!
We are sorry to miss the funeral sevice as we are currently in California
Jack & Betty morris
Our sympathy goes out to all of the family.Your dad will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. He was so kind and welcoming and always made room for one more in the family. He loved his girls,his golf ,his garden and the many happy years at the cottage.Each of you are a portrait of the many aspects of him and so he’ll always be with you.
I had the ?privilege to work for Mr. Fuller from 1974 until his retirement at the London Board of Education. To this day, I still think of him as Mr. Fuller, I could never refer to him as Ross. Mr. Fuller was every ounce a gentleman. He had the highest ethical purchasing standards that I always used as my own moral compass in my Purchasing Career. My sincerest sympathy to the Fuller family. I’m sure that you will all miss his wisdom, kindness and gentle ways.
June…….
Please accept our sincere condolences.
I cannot remember where I first met Ross. It was either in 1973 when I joined Scottish Rite or on the beach when visiting my mother-in-law’s cottage at 5A Bruce Beach.I have enjoyed knowing Ross in Scottish Rite, especially with the 33degree and in the Royal Order of Scotland and at the “Beach”
He will be dearly missed!!!
“Rest eternal grant unto him and let Light pertetually shine on him”.
Michael Farr
Grand Prior Supreme Council Scottish Rite,Canada.
Prov.Deputy Grand Master Royal Order Of Scotland,Ontario.
Dear Relatives of Ross Fuller,
I fondly remember Ross from my work with the London Board of Education. He was a true gentleman, loved and respected by all. His legacy is that I and many others would like to model our lives after his. My condolences to all of you.
Bernard Kobes
Dear Pat, Gerry and Family
We were saddened to learn that your father passed away. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. We feel very honoured to have known Ross and to share a special connection with a certain lot at Bruce Beach. I know you must miss him already as he seemed so close to you and so supportive in many ways. Take care.
Seeing the notice of Ross’ passing brought back many memories of growing up in Oakridge Acres ….When we moved there in 1952 my grandmother asked why we would move so far out into the country. If we only knew!
I remember Ross being on many committees and I passed the Fuller home many many times as I biked to Thames Valley Golf Club where I developed a passion for the game and making it my career. He was a very influential man and a lot of the development of the area was helped along by Ross. My thoughts go to the family…a great figurehead that many of us looked up to.
Thoughtful regards
Peter Boyce
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. He was indeed a true gentleman. I looked forward to seeing Ross every few weeks for his haircut. We always had a wonderful chat. He will be missed.
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Father and Grandfather.
We looked forward to seeing him every summer at the cottage. He was a true gentleman and friendly neighbour. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
The McLarty’s
South Bruce Beach
I am so sorry to learn of Ross’ passing. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful neighbour at Bruce Beach – for close to 50 years!
I will remember Ross as a quiet and caring man. I have always enjoyed our little visits at the lake, often while trying to tidy up our jungle next to Ross’ beautifully landscaped property!
Bruce Beach may never be the same for our loss, but certainly we are better for having known Ross.
With sincere condolences to June and all of the family,
Bob, Kate and Nicholas McLarty
A long time friend from Bruce Beach. Ross always had a friendly wave or hello as we passed by. We’ll say a pray on the next sunset at the cottage, wishing his family our sympathies during this difficult time.
Margaret Whetstone
(116 Gordon St Bruce Beach)