Obituary of Josephine Lelia Fuller

Josephine Lelia Fuller passed away on May 5, 2010 at Brewer Rehab and Living Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Appleton, Maine on January 8, 1935, the daughter of Lloyd & Gladys Bean. She graduated from Appleton High School and was valedictorian of her senior class. In 1953 she married Keith Fuller and in 1958 moved to Searsmont where she lived her remaining years. She worked as a supervisor at the Belfast Manufacturing Co. for many years. Later she worked at School House Togs and PBMC. After her retirement she continued her passion for sewing as she worked at home for Liberty Graphics. She also enjoyed her trips to Foxwoods with her daughters and special friend Bea Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd & Gladys Bean, her husband Keith, brothers Arthur and Herbert and a sister, Marilyn Trank. She is survived by a brother, Edward of Union, her four children, Sharon Thompson of Belfast, Joel of Pennsylvania; Loren and wife Teri of Liberty; Zona Pollard and fiance Paul Desrochers of Searsmont; her grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob, Barbie, Danny, Michelle, Harmony, Keith, Laci, Sadie, Danielle and Trevor; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was awaiting the birth of twin great-grandaughters who will be born in July. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Brewer Rehab & Living Center, 74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 04412. Arrangements under the care of Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.