Murray Ross FULTON

FULTON - Murray Ross May 22, 1967 - January 03, 2014 Murray passed away peacefully, pain free, at 1:00 a.m. in Lion's Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, after a year long struggle with cancer Murray is survived by his wife, Midah; his cherished daughter, Mariah; parents Bud and Bea Fulton; beloved sister, Patricia White (Brian); brother, Gordon(Loree); well loved niece, Emily Fulton and nephews, Fraser Fulton and Samuel White. He thoroughly enjoyed the company of his many maternal relatives at the family reunion in 2012. Growing up in Duncan, he participated in a multitude of activities - Boy Scouts, St. Peter's Sunday School, competing on the local Swim Club, 4h Sheep Club and many CSSS athletic activities. After graduating he worked as a surveyor's helper with Michael Hanson and on a crew with Falconbridge Mining. He attended one year at Langara College, Vancouver, then had the incredible experience of working the entire duration of Expo '86, sincerely appreciating the direction of Jim Pattison. He then attended Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Marine Engineering Div.,Owen Sound, Ontario, for three years, graduating with honours in 1989. He was a global citizen working, in many parts of the world as a Marine Superintendent, Stolt Shipping, living in Singapore for twelve years and Rotterdam for eight, the world's two largest ports. Five years ago he returned to Vancouver to work with the Seaspan Management team as a Team West Marine Superintendent. In many ways he was our eyes to the world, although he was here for such a short time, he touched the lives of so may people, both here and abroad. He is respectfully and very fondly remembered by his many colleagues. We shall all miss his astute observations, his warm, caring spirit, his sense of humour and his infectious laughter. His family would like to thank his many friends, particularly Neil and Tanya Trafford, and his colleagues at Seaspan, who provided incredible ongoing support. The Staff at Lions's Gate Hospital, his physician, Dr. Anis Lakha, and the B.C. Cancer Clinic - Vancouver, provided exceptional care. Our family is so very appreciative. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 22, 2014, from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at Maple Bay Yacht Club. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Lion's Gate Hospital Foundation. "Those we love do not go away; They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near; Still loved, still missed and very Dear."



This obituary was originally published in the Cowichan Valley Citizen (Duncan, BC).