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Fullerton, James John Peacefully at the Golden Plough Lodge on Friday, April 3rd, 2009, James Fullerton at 88 years of age. Beloved husband of Francesca Fullerton (nee Harrison). Father of Anne Fullerton (Mark Pritzker), John Fullerton (Carol Robertson), Jane Fullerton (Daniel Meyerhans), and Juliet Fullerton (John Morand). Grandfather of Jennifer Fullerton (John McLean), Michael Fullerton, Kate Fearnall, Andrea Fearnall and Sarah Meyerhans. Loving godfather of Carol O'Neill. Brother of Sydney Harrison, and the late Dick Fullerton (the late Carol). Brother-in-law of Juliet Harrison (the late Karl Renner) and Michael Harrison (Helena Langer). Cousin of David Dick. Born in Toronto on February 9, 1921 to Henry Fullerton and Muriel Fullerton (nee Dick). He later served in the Royal Canadian Artillery in Labrador and Canada in WWII. Educated at Lakefield College School and Ridley College School and later at Queen's, McGill and Sir George Williams Universities. Joined his grandfather's firm, Cobourg Matting and Carpet Co. Taught science and mathematics in Trenton and Port Hope high schools. Former Councillor for the Town of Cobourg. Director of the Cobourg Y and The Children's Aid Society. Commanding Officer 14th Field Battery Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. Member of the RCMI, Toronto and DKE fraternity. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Peter's Anglican Church (corner of College St. and King St. E. in Cobourg) on Thursday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Interment at a later date at the Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter in Cobourg. Those wishing may make a donation in memory of Jim to St. Peter's Anglican Church or the James Fullerton Prize, Lakefield College School. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.