Joanne Bickford Fuller

FAIRFIELD – Joanne Bickford Fuller, 63, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

She was born in Waterville, on July 11, 1959, the daughter of the late Daniel and Christine Bickford.

Joanne graduated from Lawrence High School in 1978. During her working career she worked in the food service department at Benton Elementary School for 26 years. In October of 1984 she married Roland Fuller. Together they enjoyed a 40-year loving relationship. Together they raised two loving daughters, Jamie and Nikki.

Joanne enjoyed gardening, Hallmark movies, her pets, and spending time with family. Most of all, she enjoyed her special three grandchildren Hannah, Bristol, and Bentley, who she loved with all her heart.

Joanne was predeceased by her parents; in-laws Jim and Dothery Fuller; and brother, Arthur Bickford.

She is survived by her loving husband, Roland Fuller; daughters Jamie Chabot and granddaughter Hannah of Fairfield; and Nikki Fuller and fiancé Matt Pooler and granddaughter Bristol and grandson Bentley of China; brothers Allen Bickford, Alden Bickford, and Eugene Bickford and wife Vera all of Fairfield, sister, Debbie Wentworth and her husband Bruce of China, brother-in-law, Rodney Fuller and wife Brenda of Albion; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and special friends Jane Reardon of Benton and Lilly Reardon who she thought of like a daughter.

The family would like to thank Benton Elementary School for all their love and support.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the Fairfield VFW, 246 Main St., in Fairfield, on July 16, at 1 p.m. An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at: http://www.lawrybrothers.com

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joanne’s memory to your local Humane Society or the

St. Jude Cancer Center.