Below is an obituary from Nichols Funeral Home:
WILMINGTON, MA — Edward C. Fuller, lovingly known as “Eddie,” age 90, of Tewksbury and formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on December 17, 1935, Eddie was the cherished son of the late Harold and Margaret (Pupkis) Fuller. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, where he formed many lifelong friendships and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1953. Eddie was also a verified descendant of Mayflower passengers Stephen Hopkins and Francis Cooke.
In January of 1954, Eddie proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, earning the rank of Corporal in 1955. Eddie received several commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal. He was honorably discharged on January 4, 1956, and returned home to his beloved family.
Eddie married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Davenport of Stoneham, in 1956, and together they built a life filled with love and devotion for 58 years until Shirley’s passing in 2014. In the mid-1960s, they settled in Tewksbury, where they raised their family in a warm and welcoming home. Eddie’s family was the center of his world, and he treasured time spent together during holidays, vacations, and summers spent in Shelburne, NH. He was a proud and devoted “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always offering encouragement, support, and unconditional love. Their home was always open to family, friends, and neighbors.
A dedicated and hardworking man, Eddie served as a firefighter for the Town of Wilmington for many years, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and community. He was known for his willingness to lend a helping hand and his strong sense of duty. In addition to his service, Eddie became a licensed plumber for over 65 years and successfully operated his own business. Through his exceptional work ethic, fair practices, and warm personality, he built lasting relationships and treated everyone like family.
Eddie had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and friends, and he found great joy in metal detecting adventures, always eager to discover hidden treasures. He was an active member of the Tewksbury Rod and Gun Club for many years and looked forward to Friday night poker games at his brother’s house. He will be fondly remembered for his kindness, generosity, unwavering dedication, and his ability to make others feel valued and loved. Eddie’s legacy of love, service, and friendship will live on in all who were fortunate to know him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Eddie was the beloved husband of Shirley D. Fuller; devoted father of Michael E. Fuller and his wife Pamela of Danvers, and Sandy J. Volak and her husband Mark of Shelburne, NH. He was the loving “Papa” of Randy Fuller and his wife Heather, Jay Volak and his wife Anna, Jeremy Fuller and his wife Erin, Ryan Volak and his wife Tara, Tim Volak, Danielle Fuller and Sean Fuller, U.S. Air Force. He is also survived by his cherished great-grandchildren, Odin, Zaria, Anthony, Cheyenne, and Allison.
He was the dear brother of Linda Dunlea and her husband Eddie of Lovell, ME, and the late Richard Fuller and his late wife Louise, the late Bobby Fuller and his late wife Barbara, the late Harold “Junie” Fuller, and the late Carol See and her late husband John. Eddie also held a special place in his heart for his dear friends, the late Donny Ahern, Bill, Anthony, Charlie, and Ann Martino, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Family and friends are welcome to gather for Visitation at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA, on Friday, June 26th from 5:00–7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment with Military Honors at Wildwood Cemetery in Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Eddie’s memory may be made to the Wilmington Firefighters Local 1370 Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 270, Wilmington, MA 01887.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.nicholsfuneralhome.com.
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