Sara T. Fuller

Sara Fuller Obituary

RAYMOND -- Sara T. Fuller passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at home with her family by her side.

She was born June 30, 1920, in North Jay, the daughter of Willis and Edna (Gooden) Tobin. On Aug. 4, 1942, she married Douglas R. Fuller in Farmington. He predeceased her in 1989.

Surviving Sara are three daughters, all of Raymond, and their families: Betsy O'Donal and her sons, Mark and his wife, Karma and their children Abbey and Jackson of Camden; Patrick and his fiancée Dawn Lee of Chesterville and son-in-law, Dale O'Donal of Skowhegan; Tena Welch and her husband, Hartley Welch and their daughter, Janet Thurston and her husband, Paul of Portland and their children Cassie and Sami; Carla Donnangelo and her husband, Tony of South Portland and their sons, Jon-Luke and Ben; Pat Kramer and daughters Julie Tinsman and her husband, Lonnie of Belgrade and their children, Miranda and Justin; Erica Patriquin and her husband, John of New Gloucester and their children Noah, Riley and Sara.

Sara's parents and brother Cyrus predeceased her.

Sara will be remembered for her extraordinary sewing and craft skills. Family members cherish their "Sara" creations. She made more than 75 care bears, numerous teddy bears and cows and made Raggedy Anns and Andy for her grandchildren. She was a great seamstress and made clothes for her daughter and their dolls, including pantaloons, petticoats and even a mink-trimmed velvet cape. She also taught herself to knit, crochet and macrame.

Anyone who played cards with Sara was familiar with her saying, "I'll never get down with these horrible cards," and the very next round, "Which way will give me the most points?" We have enjoyed many laughs with Sara the card shark. She will be fondly remembered by her best friend, Norma Donavan, and other cards buddies: Liz, Carol, Anne, Peggy, Lee and family.

She enjoyed her winters in Florida and participated in all the Florida sports: shuffleboard, cards, shelling and craft projects.

Sara was a wonderful mother, caring grandmother and loving great-grandmother and will remain lovingly in the hearts of her three daughters, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, (U.S. Route 2 and Route 27), Farmington, with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Following services, all are invited to a family reception at the Remembrance Center.

In lieu of flowers, remembrance gifts may be sent to: Raymond Fire and Rescue Association, 1443 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond, ME 04071. A private burial will occur at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton.

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Published by Morning Sentinel on Nov. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Sara Fuller

6 Entries

Jerry Black

November 14, 2008

Betsy,Tina, Patt:
With my full condolence in the passing of your mother, Sara. I last heard that she was living up on Chesterville Hill. But that goes way back when my mon was living, Betsey Black . Yes I am Jerry or does it go to far back into Farmington!
You may not remember me for you three were still in the lower grade school when I was baby sitting for your folks. We lived just down over the hill, but spent a lot of time with your father "Dug" as I called him and I was just going into H S. He put the first set of glasses on me then and many years after. We also build a camp togeather on Horse Shoe Pond
out of logs. Sara and I went to Rumford one somer day and took our first drivers test-both passed. Sara, Dug, and my mon Betsey and Blackie spent a lot of time fishing, gardening and just have a good time togeather in those days. As I look back on the 40s those were good days coming out of WW !!. Didn't have much buit made the most out of it.
I read now you all have you grown faimlies, one generation moves on and two more picks up the beat.
I would like to come up Farmington Falls Saturday but my wifes health
will keep me with her here in Standish. I am honored to have known and be with you mon and dad.

Marilyn Powers

November 13, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elsie Adams

November 12, 2008

Our foster dau. called me tonight to say she saw your Mom's obit in the Portland paper. I am so sorry to hear of her death but I know she would not want to be ill and not have a quality of life. I had not realized that she was from June to Aug. older than Earl. He died at 86. I miss your Dad and will her too although I haven't been very good keeping in touch. I think it was last summer that I called her and we had a good talk. You girls have been so good to her. We are lucky that we have good families to see that we are taken care of. I am fine and just got a good bill of health from the cancer specialists today. Girls, take care and my sympathy goes out to you but know that she is now with Doug and of course Earl will be there teasing as he always did here on earth. Love to you all and do stop in if you are ever by here. You are still family. I have let Earl's brother and sister know and Ron who lives in Texas. My kids all had their glasses from your dad and my dad thought no one but Doug could fit him decently.
Lovingly, Elsie Adams

Mark O'Donal

November 12, 2008

We will miss you gram but always have our wonderful memories of you.

Mark, Karma, Abbey and Jackson

Margaret (Gill) Hunter

November 12, 2008

Betsy` Tina and Patti
Linda called me this morning. Your mom was much in my thought this weekend. I'm sorry that I didn't call then. All of your families are in my prayers for comfort and peace.

Leslie Foster Michaud

November 12, 2008

Dear Betsy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for you and your family in the loss of your Mom.

Leslie and Carol Ann

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