Bishop Harold Lee Fulton

FULTON, Bishop Harold L., 83, MARS HILL, February 18, 2011. Spring interment will be in Kings Grove Cemetery, Mars Hill. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

MARS HILL – Bishop Harold L. Fulton, 83, died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, early Friday morning, February 18, 2011, at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill. He was born July 12, 1927, in Mars Hill, the son of Fay and Ella (DeMerchant) Fulton, and the great-grandson of Robert and Martha (Jones) Fulton, who migrated here from Canada in 1866.

In 1951, Bishop Fulton pioneered the Church of Jesus on Chapman Street in Presque Isle. He served as Pastor for more than 50 years, before retiring from that position.

Bishop Fulton had a great love for humanity and a person rich or poor would only have to meet him once, to realize that they would have a friend forever. Much of Bishop Fulton’s life was spent in the air, for he loved flying. Many are enjoying that same passion today because of his teaching. Just as many have no doubt decided that walking is more enjoyable after a barrel–roll while flying over the scenic Mars Hill Mountain.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Taylor) Fulton of Mars Hill; a son, Rodney Lee Fulton and his wife, Jo Ann of Blaine; four daughters: Rebecca Louise Brown and her husband, Leon of Fort Fairfield, Revily Lynn Dawson and her husband, Hampton of Presque Isle, Rosa Lee Ayotte and her husband, Kenneth of Presque Isle, and Rae Leslie LaPointe and her husband, Jim of Presque Isle; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. He is also survived by three step-grandchildren; one step-son, Rev. Darin Collins and his wife, Roberta of Harrisville, RI; a brother-in-law, Robert Taylor and his wife, Janice of Coventry, RI.

Bishop Fulton was predeceased by his wife, Norma Avis (Chase) on Jan. 18, 1989; a sister, Mona Ann (Fulton) Fuller of Easton on March 8, 1997.

A special word of appreciation to the wonderful staff of the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill, for their kindness and loving care, and to a special friend and neighbor, Sheri Tisza, who also helped with his care in his home.

Friends called 6-8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, at the Church of Jesus, Chapman St., Presque Isle. Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Monday, at the church with Rev. Mark Carter and Pastor Dale Nason officiating. Donations may be made to the Church of Jesus, 153 Chapman St., Presque Isle. Spring interment will be in Kings Grove Cemetery, Mars Hill. Online condolences may be expressed at Duncan-graves.com