Fulton, Rose Gertrude, 97, longtime resident of Bass River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Vimy Court Nursing Home, Bible Hill. Born in Portapique Mountain on December 15, 1918, Rose was the daughter of the late Allen Archibald and Rosabella (Cooke) Davison, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Rose was a member of the Bass River United Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and caregiver. She was known for making beautiful quilts, as well as many kinds of delicious fudge, and was able to do both well into her 90’s. She retired from her job in the West Colchester Consolidated School Cafeteria. Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by sons, Hedley (Ethel), East Mountain, Gerald (Dianne), Truro, Logan (Joan), Truro, Richard (Marilyn), Comox, BC; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; husband Lloyd (2010); brothers, Archie, Earl; sisters, Pearl, Anne, Iva, Lily, and Winnifred. Visitation will be held 7-9 pm Monday, May 30, and funeral service 2 pm Tuesday, May 31, all in the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, with Lic. Larry Tirrell officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home. After cremation, a family interment will take place in the Bass River Baptist Cemetery. By request family flowers only. Donation’s in Rose’s memory may be made to the Bass River Victoria Hall Fund, or to a charity of your choice. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank friends and caregivers who enabled Rose to live in Bass River until November, 2015, at which time she became a resident of Vimy Court. Grateful thanks and appreciation to the staff of Vimy for the exceptional care they gave to Rose in a professional, respectful, and loving manner. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Rose’s obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com