Richard E. Fulton was born in Brockton, Mass., on May 8, 1956, to Eva Arlene Lincoln and John Fulton. A jovial and gentlehearted father, friend and husband, he passed away suddenly on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Richard grew up with three siblings, John, Credella and Horace. In his adult years, Richard experienced multiple hardships, including debilitating health issues, but in the midst of these challenges, he found love and happiness through family life with his wife, Ann Kitchin, and happily shared her name. They moved to Vermont to raise their three children, Jascha, Iain and Magnus, in Colchester, Vt.
Richard’s first son, Richard Jr., “Richie,” joked fondly, “…my Dad enjoyed playing chess and bowling with me until I started beating him as a child.” Richie is an accomplished heavyweight competitor and professional bowling champion and engages in a multitude of sports and other talents. Richard was very proud of his son Richie and nephew Merchonn, whom Richard also raised. Nephew Merchonn reminisced about great times and jokes with Uncle Richard. Uncle Richard enjoyed and valued the peaceful tranquility of camping at Miles Standish State Park, the outdoors, and spending time near the water both in Wareham, Mass., and later Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vt.
Richard is survived by his loving family and friends, who will miss him deeply.
“Whether together or apart, friends forever at heart.” — Ann Kitchin
Richard would like to remind all his children, “Do what is in your heart, and do good with it.”
“Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” — Kahlil Gibran
This article appears in April 8 • 2026.