Torrens "Terry" Alexander Fulton
The family is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend on April 15, 2021 at 94 years of age.
He was born Sep 11, 1926 on a farm outside Moose Jaw to Jeannie (Cochrane Torrens) and (Thomas) Boyd Fulton, both born and married in Northern Ireland.
Terry worked for the CPR from age 15 progressing to a Locomotive Fireman and then Locomotive Engineer until retirement in 1985. He was President of Moose Jaw BLF&E (Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen) for many years.
He met (Mary) Melissa Moore in Outlook SK, whom he married Feb 27, 1948. They moved from Outlook to Moose Jaw in 1957, where he remained until Dec 2019 when he moved to Ontario where his children reside. He lived in Seasons Retirement Living in Trenton, Ontario. He spoke highly of his time living at Seasons closer to family and really enjoyed his independence, new community and lifestyle.
He is predeceased by his parents (Jeannie & Boyd), wife of 49 years Melissa, son Robert, sisters Mary (Archie Jones), Muriel (Tom Hagerty) & Nana, and Melissa’s parents Carrie & John Moore, her siblings brothers-in-law Ernest Moore (Monica, Elsie), Stanley Moore (Helen), sisters-in-law Elva (Sam Reid), Carrie (Donnie Wardstrom) and Doris Kalish. He was also predeceased by other extended family, many friends and work colleagues.
He is survived by his brother Tom (Sheila), daughters Dianne (Gary Wall), Deborah (Brian Haggman), daughter-in-law Wendy Stark, grandchildren Marci Wall, Corey Wall (Marie), Carl Haggman (Miriam) and great-grandchildren (Big Poppa to) Heather & Veronica Wall who always made his face light up and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Terry was a dedicated and active member of Grandview United Church for many years until it closed and then Trinity United Church until he left Saskatchewan.
He was a long-time active member of Masons Moose Jaw Lodge # 3, Perceptory, Royal Arch, Moose Jaw Shrine and Wa Wa Shriners. He was always active in his community including the Shrine Circus, meals on wheels and AOTS.
Terry was a lifetime Saskatchewan Roughrider fan, season ticket holder and shareholder in the community-owned team.
Cremation has taken place and a family service will be held in Trenton, ON at a later date. Celebration of life will be held later in Moose Jaw, SK. Interment will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw.
If desired, memorial donations to Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
