Obituary of Betty Joan Fulcher

Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Fulcher nee Richardson, passed away at her home, on April 29, 2026, after a long battle with cancer at the age of “39.”

Born in 1938, the fourth child of what would become 10 siblings. Betty was predeceased by her parents Jim and Clara Richardson, her husband Bob, her daughter Marie (Dami), her brothers Bill, John, Jim and Dennis, her sisters-in-laws Sarah, Ev, and Audrey. She is survived by her sons Darron (Diana) and Jeff, grandchildren Julianne, James, Zeb and Tom, greatgrandchildren Emma, Makenna and Kinley. She is also survived by brothers Dave (June), Doug (Audrey), Don (Janis), Vic (Sharon) and Danny (Judi) She is also survived by her sister-in-law Doris who has been a godsend in the past few years helping while her health was failing.

Betty was very athletic, excelling at curling and golf. She was an active member and board member of the St. Marys Golf and Country Club. Spent many a Friday evening curling in the mixed league where she met many friends that she was close with till the end. She was also well known for swinging a broom at her 9 brothers. With her husband Bob she spent many weekends at the various team sports that her son Jeff and daughter Marie were participating in. Every winter she would spend a week or 2 in the Caribbean.

Later in life she would visit her son Darron in the country he was living in at the time. In her youth she was a promising actress in the St. Marys drama club. Later she was a Regent in the IODE a member of the Rebekah Lodge. A Guild at the St. James Anglican Church and a business owner in St. Marys operating the Town Talk Boutique.

The Memorial Service will take place at ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH, 65 Church St. S. St. Marys, on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2pm. Reception to follow in the St. Marys United Church Hall.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Marys Healthcare Foundation.