Richard “Dick” Fuller
BERKSHIRE: Richard “Dick” Fuller, left to go fishing on April 16, 2023.
He was born in Vergennes on October 17, 1944, the son of the late Julius Donald and Viola (Catella) Fuller.
Dick was a handful right away, losing his leg at age 9 while playing on the trains. This led to his handle of “Pegleg” in later years as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator.
He loved to drink his bubbly Bud and play pool wherever he could. In later years, it was in his friends’ home bar, “The Finish Line” with Johnny Johnson, Chad Johnson, and Jeff Donna.
Dick was a truck driver most of his working life, ending his career as owner of RL Fuller & Son Trucking. When not driving, he was often found fishing and knew all the best “secret” smelt spots.
Dick is survived by his love and best friend of 55 years Sheila (Comings) Fuller; his son & namesake, Richard Fuller II, and his daddy’s girl, Janet St. Hilaire and her husband Clem; granddaughter, Shauna Larose; two great-granddaughters Sophia St. Hilaire, and Bailey Martin; siblings Pam Scott and husband Dean, Julie Stevens, Melanie Savio and her husband Joe, and Kathy Tabor; sisters-in-law, Judy Comings, and Gloria Fuller.
Special nephews, David Couture and Eddie Charbonneau; along with special nieces, Heidi Wright and Marianne Charbonneau; and many more nieces and nephews that he loved very much.
Richard was predeceased by his parents, Julius Donald & Viola Fuller; parents-in-law, Richard & Doris Comings. Also awaiting his arrival are his siblings: Mike Fuller, Ronald & Gloria Fuller, Bill Fuller, Paul Catella, Darlene (Fuller) Burnor, Diana (Fuller) Lacey and Donna (Fuller) & Chet Brookings.
His best buddies, his two black labs, Billie & Suzie will be waiting for him at the Rainbow Bridge.
We know Dick is finally at peace and doing what he loved to do best, by his last words “I’m going fishing with Dad.”
In keeping with Dick’s wishes there will be no services.
Condolences, photos, and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com
