SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Elsie Mable Hart Fuller, 93, of Springfield died on Friday morning, Dec. 20, 2019. She passed away peacefully from cancer at the Springfield Health & Rehab Center (Genesis) in Springfield. She was born June 27, 1926, in Weston. She was the last surviving daughter of Henry W. Hart and Rosetta “Rosie (Chadburn) Hart. On Feb. 17, 1945, she married Earl Harold Fuller of Weston. Earl was in the Army and one of the first men hit by Japanese bullets in World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. He predeceased her on Dec. 9, 1973. She enjoyed snowmobiling, crocheting, cooking, but mostly, visiting with her sisters Anna and Helen, and reminiscing of their earlier days growing up. She was predeceased by her parents, her sisters, Anna Hart and Helen Merrow, and her brothers, Harry Hart and Charles Hart, all of Weston. She is survived by her two daughters, Charlotte R. Austin of Baltimore and Jane C. Stevens of North Springfield, otherwise known as the two Fuller Girls. She is survived by five grandchildren, Vanessa Sipe and husband Keith “Bruce,” and Valerie Holden, all of Springfield; Kevan Austin and wife Tracy and Kyle Austin, all of Baltimore; Vern Stevens and wife Candy of Cape Coral, Florida. Also by nine great-grandchildren, Kenneth Goodell, Jazmyn Sipe, Darian Holden, Hunter Briggs, Talynn Briggs, Paige Austin and Payton Austin, Devan John Stevens, and Zachary Alan Stevens who is in the Air Force stationed in Arizona. Also survived by four great-great-grandchildren, Kyeara Goodell, Raelynn Moore, Kenzi Goodell, Olivia Grover and another one on the way in March 2020. She was also blessed to see two five generations. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She leaves behind her two precious cats, Tony and Blue, who were given to her by her grandson Vern many years ago as a birthday present to take care of them. At her request, there will be no calling hours. Burial will take place in the Spring of 2020 at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.
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