BERNARD (BERNIE) GEORGE FULLER -

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BERNARD (BERNIE) GEORGE FULLER 1916 - 2011 With his family by his side at Victoria General Hospital,Dad passed away peacefully after a short painless illness. He is survived and lovingly missed by his wife Jean; sons Brian (Agatha), Edward (Kinnon) and Robert; grandchildren Michelle (Brian Novak), Kyla Shore, Derrick Shore, Grant Shore, Jaeden Shore; great grandchildren Jesse, Chloe and Kruise Novak. He was predeceased by his parents Henry Joseph and Mabel Fuller, his first wife Victoria and a child in infancy. Dad grew up in old St. Vital on Fifth Avenue as a child and after graduating high school became a machinist apprentice for the CNR at Fort Rouge Shops. At the onset of Second World War he enlisted in the RCNVR and was assigned to convoy escort duty aboard corvettes primarily HMCS Ville de Quebec in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. At wars end he returned home, resumed his career with the CNR and married his first love of his life Victoria. Her untimely passing in 1962 was a severe burden for him until he met Jean Shore in 1968 when husband Frank had also passed away prematurely leaving her with twin sons Edward and Robert. Their romance blossomed and they married and had 43 wonderful years together. Dad retired from the CNR after 42 years of service as a Locomotive Foreman in Symington Yards in Winnipeg also having spent time in Redditt, Ontario. After retirement he and mother had many wonderful winter vacations in Hawaii and the Caribbean along with several summer car trips with friends to the West Coast. He enjoyed their home in Windsor Park and in the summers he could be found outside puttering around the yard or painting anything that didn't move. Family, relatives and friends were very important to him and in 1997 the move to Agape Villa was a good one where they met and became close friends with many wonderful people in the building. He loved to laugh, tell good jokes, debate just about anything, pull for the underdog and watch sports. The Blue Jays won't be the same without his support. Many thanks to Dr. Thorlakson and Young and the Staff on the fifth floor of the Victoria General Hospital for making Dads stay a comfortable one. As per Bernie's request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 16, 2011