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Barbara Fuller Obituary

Barbara (Reponen) Fuller, 83, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Warren C. Fuller; two sons, Paul W. Fuller and his wife Maureen of Palmer and Steven W. Fuller and his wife Barbara of Lancaster; a daughter, Barbara Jane Hanc and her husband Francis of Dudley; and five grandchildren: Sarah, Nicole, Nathan, Stephanie, and Lindsey.

Barbara was born in Gardner, daughter of Jennie (Lampen) and Urho Reponen. She was a graduate of Commerce High School, Worcester. Barbara worked for the Worcester School Department, and she was a member of St. Michael's on the Heights Episcopal Church and the Finnish Heritage Society of Rutland. She loved her backyard rose garden and enjoyed sharing the hundreds of roses she and Warren grew. Barbara will miss the group of neighbors they shared time with at the end of the Chatham Village Circle.

Funeral services will be held at St. Michael's on the Heights on Friday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in All Faiths Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's on the Heights "Endowment Fund" 340 Burncoat Street, Worcester MA 01606.  For directions and on-line condolences, please visit:

NordgrenMemorialChapel.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 16, 2008.

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Janet Hoke

July 18, 2008

Dear Uncle Bud:
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Aunt Barbara. I am so happy that I was able to stop and visit with both of you last summer. I have nothing but the fondest memories of Aunt Barbara, picnics in the summer, family get-togethers long ago, and her cats! She will always be a part of my childhood. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and the family. Love, your niece, Janet Wood Hoke

Pat,Gail,Charlene,Joann,Pam,Kathy,Deb,Barbara

July 18, 2008

Paul and Maureen and Family,
Our Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Your friends at BMLH

Judith Riordan

July 17, 2008

Dear Warren and Family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of our dear Barbara. She was an elegant lady, one- of- a -kind and I consider it an honor and privilege to have known her. She was always so friendly and cheerful. I remember the beautiful 1st Communion dress she made for Nicole, the beautiful rose bouquets she brought to different occasions at Paul and Maureen's home. I enjoyed talking with her about the roses and different recipes which were favorites of hers. Although I hadn't seen her much in the past years, she will always be remembered by me with great appreciation for her friendship. You are and will continue to be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. You must have great happy memories of your years together and it is these memories that will enable you to go on as she would want you to do. With love, Judy

Nancy (Lawrence) Hunter

July 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes to you Warren. Mrs. Fuller was always full of life and love.

John and Lea Bigda

July 16, 2008

There is no love like a mothers love,
Our deepest sympathy to the Fuller Family.

Suzanne and Charley Lucci

July 16, 2008

I am shocked and broken-hearted to lose another dear neighbor. Our back yards are adjacent and I enjoy looking at Barbara's roses. I am so sorry and my condolences to the family.

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