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Arlan Fuller Obituary

Of Melrose & Alton Bay, NH, Oct. 23, 2007. 93 years old. Husband of Mary P. (McDonald) Fuller and the late Rita S. (Fortier) Fuller. Loving father of Dr. Arlan F. Fuller, Jr. & his wife Alice of Winchester, William L. Fuller & his wife Ellen of ME and Richard C. Fuller of Melrose. Father in law of Dorothy Fuller of Dracut. Cherished grandfather of Shaunna, Kathy, Bill, Arlan, Andrew and Karin. Also survived by 6 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE on Saturday Oct. 27th at 10:15AM. Funeral Mass in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield at 11:30AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours on Friday from 4-8PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arlan's name to Winchester Hospital Cancer Center, 41 Highland Ave., Winchester, MA 01890. WWII Army Air Corp Veteran. For directions, obit. & to sign guest book visit www.gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2007.

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Justina Cicirelli

October 31, 2007

Dear Doctor Fuller,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. You have only been my oncologist for a short period of time but did want you to know that I will remember your father in my prayers.

Paula and Bob Holmberg

October 29, 2007

Dear Mary,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful husband. His smiling face and sense of humor will be greatly missed by us and our children. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Paula and Bob Holmberg

Jane Griffin

October 26, 2007

My sympathy to you, Skip, and your family on the loss of your Dad. Your memories will get you through.

Best Wishes,

Amy Alther

October 26, 2007

Dr. Fuller...so sorry to hear of the loss of your father...
Amy Salsman Alther

Jennifer Mc Carty

October 26, 2007

Dear Mary, Arlan, William and Richard: I read with sadness the loss of Al. I remember you both with such good memories from our days in Quincy at Harris. He was such a kind man and will be greatly missed by many.
Jennifer McCarty

Mike Casey

October 26, 2007

Mr. Fuller,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Susi Carzo

October 25, 2007

I was so sorry to hear you lost your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. In deepest sympathy, Susi Carzo

Patrice Baril

October 25, 2007

My deepest sympathy for your loss,
you and your family are in my prayers, Patrice

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