WILFRED ALAN FULTON

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WILFRED ALAN FULTON We are sad to announce the death of Wilfred "Alan" Fulton of Neepawa, MB. Al entered into rest July 12, 2014 at the Neepawa Health Centre, at age 90, with his family by his side. Wilfred Alan Fulton was born in Winnipeg, MB on February 26, 1924. He was the third oldest child of Wilfred Laurier Fulton and Bessie Georgina (Bateman) Fulton. He was welcomed home by brother Robert and sister Irene on the family farm at Dauphin. Roy, Margaret, and Shirley later completed the family. Al attended country school at Dauphin and worked on the family farm. He joined the R.C.A.F. 208551 during the Second World War on December 4, 1942. He was stationed at Lachine, Quebec where he was honorably discharged May 5, 1943. He married Dorothy Jean Dixon in 1949. There were four children born of this union - Bettyann, Robert, Heather, and Lana. Al and Dorothy would later divorce. Al worked for C.N.R. as a Conductor for many years. He was transferred from Dauphin to The Pas where the family lived and he worked until his retirement in 1982. In September 1978, he married Mabel Moffat. They lived in The Pas until 1984 when they moved to Neepawa. In 2000, they hosted an Open House-Millennium birthday party for their old house that was built in 1900. Over 60 people toured the home during the festival and over 100 had toured the house by years' end. The proceeds from the tour were donated to the Lily Festival. Al was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in The Pas and transferred to Neepawa where he was an active member. He sat on the Executive and attended many conventions. He helped maintain the Legion flower beds after moving to town. He also helped distribute the Poppy Fund boxes. He and Mabel volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels on behalf of the Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Al was an avid Blue Bomber fan and attended several Grey Cup games over the years. They enjoyed camping and travelling in their 5th wheel. He was a good neighbour and friend and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife Mabel; children: Bettyann (McConnell) (MacKenzie) Fulton, sons Jody (Michela), David (Julie), Richard (Claire) McConnell; Andrew (Samantha) and Nathan MacKenzie; Heather (John) Austin, children Shauna (Alan), Leonard (Cami), and Pamela Peters (Chris); Lana (Jeff) Haight, children Aaron (Laura), Joel (Hannah), Jared and Caleb; stepchildren Susan (Bill) Chartrand, children Deanna (Joel), Curtis; Neil Moffat (Katherine); step-daughter-in-law Elaine Moffat, children Crystalena and Gemma; sister-in-law Steffie Dixon, and brother-in-law Gordon Seeley. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family. He was predeceased by parents Wilfred and Bessie; first wife Dorothy; infant son Robert; brothers Robert and wife Kay, Roy and wife Millie; sisters Irene and husband Ab McNaughton, Margaret and husband Syd Atkinson, Shirley Seeley; brother-in-law Ernie Dixon; and stepson Gordon Moffat. A celebration of his life was held at Neepawa United Church on Thursday, July 17, 2014 with Rita Friesen officiating. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, MB. Life's journey ended. If friends so desire, donations can be made to Neepawa Palliative Care, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or a charity of choice. White's Funeral Home, Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 24, 2014