Bob passed away peacefully at home on Dec 14, 2012 from complications related to dementia. Predeceased by his wife Maureen in 1993, he is survived by his conjoint Marguerita Delaney, son Tom (Karen), daughter Barbara (Jim Biagi) and daughter Lynn (Dan Elman), and grandchildren Hayley and Scott Fuller, Kelly and Janine Biagi and Breanna Elman.
Born September 7, 1926 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, second son of Albert Thomas Fuller and Helen Marguerite Williams, Bob grew up in Regina. He earned a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Chemistry from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Ph. D in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota. Upon graduation in 1955, he joined Johnson and Johnson Canada in Montreal, Quebec as research chemist, becoming Vice-President of Research and Development in 1962. He had a distinguished career with Johnson and Johnson and was promoted to their worldwide operations in New Jersey in 1966 as Vice President Research and Development. He held a number of senior management positions with a variety of Johnson and Johnson companies, completing his 30 year career as Corporate Vice President of Science and Technology. Bob retired in 1986, and he and Maureen moved to Toronto in 1989.
A passionate and very successful curler, he won many bonspiels in Canada and the USA, as well as finishing in 3rd place in the US Men's national championship in 1970. He participated for 41 consecutive years in the Quebec International Bonspiel, winning many events, and was President of the bonspiel in 1985. Bob was also an avid tennis player and a member of the University of Saskatchewan Varsity tennis team and continued to play tennis regularly throughout his life. In recent years, Bob was an active member of the post tennis luncheon group the ROMEOs (retired old men eating out).
While living in Quebec, Bob was a President of the St Lambert Curling Club, and an alderman for the city of St. Lambert. In New Jersey he continued with his passion for curling as a founding member and a President of the Plainfield (New Jersey) Curling Club. He held many business and professional positions in industry organizations, one of his personal highlights being the Founding Chairman of the New Jersey Liberty Science Center.
Bob was a dedicated family man and provider. He loved to play practical jokes, always had a "story" to tell and was known for his collection of novelty t-shirts. He was very proud of his children's and grandchildren's accomplishments and took great interest in all of their activities. He was well loved and will be sorely missed.
Bob was surrounded by a special team of loving caregivers, and the family would like to thank Dr. Frank Loritz and Dr Victoria Lee, Madeline, Christine, Raisel, Greg, and Dennis, along with the dedicated staff at the Sprint Day Program.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPRINT or the Alzheimer's Association.
Friends may call at the Trull North Toronto Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge St. (5 blocks south of Lawrence Ave.) on Wednesday from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 1:00 o'clock. Cremation to follow. On line condolences may be made at www.trullfuneralsyonge.com.
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July 25, 2013
Sue Stewart
Dear Tom and Barbara,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your father. A very long time ago, my sister Landon and I were your babysitters in Saint-Lambert, QC, and I remember the calm and dignity he and your mother always projected. The photo gallery seems to tell a slightly different story, especially that devil suit.
It's good to see you all so healthy and prosperous.
Best wishes from the two of us and from my mother,
Sue Stewart
December 29, 2012
Mollie Roland
Very sorry to hear about your dad. I think of you and your family often. We are living now in Lockport, NY and travel to Canada frequently. I'd love to hear from you. My condolences to all of you.
Mollie Peek Roland - [email protected]
December 21, 2012
Maggie and Tom,
On behalf of all of the Singapoor Slingers from the QIB, we wish to express our sincere condolences for your loss.
Bob was a real gentleman and great fun, and we are all better for having known him.
Dave Lee, Don Powell, Dave McGlennon, Bryan Doran, Keith MacInnis, Wayne Robinson, John Chan
December 20, 2012
Dear Maggie,
We will carry forever the happy memories of the times we spent in Bob's company, and we will miss him. Our condolences to you and to Bob's children.
Florence Ievers and Alex Patterson
Quebec City
December 20, 2012
Alison Delaney
My deepest sympathies go out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am very thankful to have met Bob. He was a great person to talk with and was always up for a good joke. I am especially thankful for all the help he and Maggie offered while I was in University whether it was with paper corrections or bouncing ideas off in regards to research papers.
Thank you bob for everything you will forever be in my heart.
December 20, 2012
Bob Faircloth
Dear Maggie and Tom,
Jean and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and the whole Fuller family.
I met Bob 41 years ago at the Quebec Bonspiel and over the years we both had time to meet up and share our thoughts about the world. He was a magnet and we never missed an opportunity to smile and laugh together.
We experienced a big loss this year in our family and one just has to be upbeat and feast on the great memories. It really does help.
No doubt, this January, we will have time to remember Bob and there will be plenty of smiles.
December 19, 2012
Tom, Barbara, Lynn and Maggie:
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of my summer of '67 in Westfield. There I got to know the real Uncle Bob; a kind and caring person and great family man. Our thoughts are with each of you in this time of sorrow. Aunt Marie also sends her condolences.
Love Jim, Nancy, Alexandra, Jonathan and Marie Fuller
December 19, 2012
Maggie, On behalf of The Manhattans (of QIB) I would like to express our sincere sympathies on the passing of Bob. He was a fixture of the Bonspiel and will be sadly missed. When a dear one falls into a final sleep it is the closest that have the most difficult road to travel before the sadness eases in their hearts. Please take comfort in the memories of all the wonderful times spent with Bob over the years. Please extend our sympathies to all other members of Bob's Family. Sincerely, Ron Hohs, John Jerrett, Ron Bidgood, Don Harriet, Peter Etherington and Marc Desrossier. (On a personal note my mother-in-law , Shirley Fines (nee Goodman) went to high school with Bob in Regina . When I told her of Bob's passing she remembered that he was recognized as an outstanding academic student, or as she said " the smartest person at Central HS" . Ron Hohs, Duntroon , Ont)
December 19, 2012
Paul Howe
Thanks Bob. We had some good laughs. Enjoyed a few beers over the years. You never did coax me to be a Conservative, but you gave it your best shot! The Yellow pants, lol! Thanks Bob, will miss you! Paul
December 19, 2012
Linda Nichols
A great man, well loved, with a life lived to the fullest. So sorry for your loss.
Gordon and Linda Nichols
December 19, 2012
Greg Hunt
Barb (Jim)
Marg and I would like to express our deepest condolences and we will be thinking of you both throughout this holiday season. We will see you on the ice in January.
Greg and Margaret Hunt
December 19, 2012
Maggie,Tom and the entire Fuller Family.
I am most sorry for your loss.
I met Bob for the first time at the US Nationals in Colorado Springs CO. in 1973 when he was part of the NJ. team from Plainfield and I was part of the IL. team.
I renewed the acquitance at QIB in 1986 and have seen and/or curled with or against Bob every year since then. He was a grand guy and I along with everyone else will miss him.
About the only way I know to rationalize his death is to believe he is in a better and happier place.
My thoughts are with you all.
Steuart E. Tray, Chicago Curling Club
December 19, 2012
We have lost a great guy, I'm proud to say I knew him, will always remember the laughs we had. Randi and Len Dubeau, Midland.
December 18, 2012
Sandie, Char, Ian McConvey
Barb, Jim, Kelly, and Bunker, our love and thoughts are with you.
December 18, 2012
Tom,Barbara,and Lynn.........
Life is eternal and love is immortal
Death is only a horizon, and what is a
horizon but the limit of our sight.
Our sincere condolences
Sally and Jack Kasenberg.
December 18, 2012
Karen Braun
Dear Maggie, Tom, Barbara and Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Bob was a special guy. I will always remember the twinkle in his eye and his zest for life. And he was so kind and so proud of his family. Thinking of you,
Karen (Fuller) Braun
December 18, 2012
From all of us here at the SPRINT Adult Day Program, we will miss our friend Bob very much. We were reminiscing how just last week he was dancing in the music program. Everyone loved his smile, his sense of humour and wit as well as that constant twinkle in his eyes. He had a wonderful influence on us all. Our hearts go out to Marguerita and family.
December 17, 2012
Greg Tollefson
I'll certainly miss this great Saskatchewan man. My deepest condolences to Maggie, family and everyone else that this wonderful man touched, taught, inspired and smiled at. What a glowing presence. Rest in peace Bob.
December 17, 2012
Elaine Minichiello
Dear Maggie, I know it will be difficult to be without your partner and that Robert will be terribly missed by all that knew this brilliant man, but every end brings a new beginning. Your friends and family are there whenever you need them. Lots of love, The Minichiello family
December 17, 2012
Gilles La Roche
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
December 17, 2012
Our condolences and sympathy to Maggie and the family. I am very saddened to hear of Bob's passing - it was only last week we were sharing some holiday cheer at the condo party. He will be missed. If you need anything, please let me know. Regina and Paul (Apt 401)
December 17, 2012
Judy and Ian MacLellan
From the J & J attic store in New Jersey, to the hot tub at the cottage and Quebec International spiels so many great memories. Thinking of you all at this time.
December 17, 2012
Brady Code
I will always remember Bob as a gentleman and as an ambassador of the QIB. I imagine that I am not alone in feeling that I am a better person for having met and curled with Bob and the close group of friends he had gathered.
December 17, 2012
How fortunate we are that in our hearts we keep forever the memories of those we love... and the time we shared together.
Verna and Paul Delaney (Quebec City)
December 17, 2012
Marlene Stewart
My Heartfelt sorrow goes out to Tom,Barb,Lynn, Maggie, and family. Bob was one of those people who you meet and never forget, very profound, funny. He loved to share stories of his family and life with pride.
December 17, 2012
Craig Hunter
Bob made a difference in every life that he touched in his personal and business life. He has left a legacy of friendship, humour, and common sense that many would aspire to. My condolences to all his family as you celebrate the life of a great man.
Craig Hunter- Curler
December 17, 2012
Jackie Davis
Condolences to your whole family on the loss of your partner, father and grandfather. The whole Davis-Burns family wishes you well in this time of loss and hope that your time together will be filled with memories of happy times. Peace be with you.
December 16, 2012
Annie St-Pierre
On behalf of the Executive Commitee and all the curlers of the Quebec International Bonspiel, please accept our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you all. Bob was a wonderful man, a great friend and we will all miss him.
Annie St-Pierre
General Manager
Quebec International Bonspiel
December 16, 2012
Dear Maggie,
On behalf of Gerry and myself, our condolences on the passing of your partner in life, Bob.
We have known him for many years and the only word that I can think of to describe him is gentleman. Please express our condolences to Tom and the rest of the Fuller family.
We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Marlene Kandalaft and Gerry Faircloth
December 16, 2012
Lynn Elman
December 16, 2012
Lynn Elman
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