Hartford Courant15%
Stanley Gowan Fullwood Obituary 4%
By Hartford Courant12%
7/29/2026, 9:05:00 PM
Topics: Obituary
Keywords: Stanley Gowan Fullwood, Obituaries
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Stanley Gowan Fullwood, 89, of Brooklin, Maine, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on July 16, 2026, following a battle with Huntington’s disease, which he met with grace and courage.
Born on October 5, 1936, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, he was the son of the late Reverend Stanley Meredith Fullwood and Marian (Fisher) Fullwood.
Raised in a family grounded in faith, service, and education, he graduated from Kenyon College in 1958 with a degree in psychology.
He went on to earn his juris doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1966 while working full-time for The Travelers Insurance Company.
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Fullwood was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1966 and the Connecticut Bar in 1969, building a distinguished career in insurance, law, and risk management.
He ultimately served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Orion Capital Companies.
Among his notable professional achievements, he helped draft and implement workers’ compensation policy language for the State of California that later became the standard used across the United States.
Outside of his career, he was an avid enthusiast of historic home restoration, vinyl records, classical music, and UConn Women's Basketball.
He was deeply committed to philanthropy and devoted to serving his church, alma mater, and local community.
He found great joy in preserving the past, supporting meaningful causes, and giving back to the people and institutions he cherished.
He lived most of his life in Connecticut’s Farmington Valley.
He eventually retired to the quiet beauty of the Maine coastline with his beloved wife, Beth Nelson.
He loved her deeply, and she cared for him at home with unwavering devotion.
In addition to his wife, Beth Nelson of Maine, he is survived by his former wife, Nancy Barber of Connecticut, and their three daughters, Lauren Fullwood Carmier and her spouse Didier of France, Deborah Fullwood Torgersen and her spouse Eric of Florida, and Susan Fullwood and her spouse Jan Warren of Maine; and a stepdaughter, Jennifer Worth Coughlin and her spouse David of Ohio.
He is also survived by his sister, Joyce McIntosh of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, Ryan Torgersen, Kirsten Torgersen, Julien Carmier, Lily Carmier, Brandon (Jessica) Coughlin, Christy Kate (Chad) Lance, and Allyson (Will) Bronsil; as well as several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Judith Worth Fullwood (1999), older brother, Robert Fullwood (2016), stepson Richard Worth (2019), and nephew, Andrew McIntosh (2021).
The family would like to express gratitude to all the wonderful people who have been so supportive during this difficult time, including their heartfelt thanks to Arlene Eaton for her devoted care and kindness during his final years.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Huntington’s Disease Society of America
505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 4002, New York, NY 10018 or Kenyon College
Memo: Reverend Stanley Fullwood Scholarship Fund, 105 Chase Avenue, Gambier, OH 43022
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
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