FULLER FUNERAL HOME - Key Persons

Dave is the all-round go to guy at the funeral home. He is involved with everything from funeral services to monument setting to landscaping. A lifelong Canandaigua resident, Dave is a graduate of Canandaigua Academy and served four and a half years in the U.S. Air Force. He and his wife Sharon live on West Avenue and are active members of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Dave has two children and a grandson. He recently retired from the Canandaigua V.A. Medical Center where he had been fire chief. Dave continues to be an active volunteer fireman and had been a member of the Canandaigua Emergency Squad. He enjoys camping, fishing and hunting.

David VanDamme, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Strong Memorial hospital after a tough battle with complications following heart surgery. His loving nurses on 4-1600 attended to all of his needs for multiple weeks. We are so grateful for the care he received from them and the amazing palliative care team on 4-1200. Dave is survived by his wife, Kristine Bohnke; daughter, Julie (Clyde) Ridgeway of Summerville, SC; son, Jeffrey of NYC; and stepson, Jake De Fisher of Farmington; brothers, Bob (Jean) VanDamme, Jerry VanDamme, and Bill (Pat) VanDamme. Dave is also survived by the mother of his children, Debra (Dan) Speers; several nephews and nieces and plenty of "extra daughters". He cherished the role of grandfather to his two grandchildren, Megan and Preston Ridgeway. They were both the joy of his life and made him very proud. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Francis (Muzz) VanDamme; brothers, Edward and Jim VanDamme and nephew, Brett VanDamme. Dave was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy class of 1970. He grew up and lived in Canandaigua for many years before moving to Macedon. He attended Alfred University and spent most of his career working as an engineer at Xerox. Dave was always the life of the party, and he proudly wore this badge of honor. He enjoyed every ounce of life and loved to be outside sitting in the sun, golfing, boating and having an adult beverage and a cigar. It's hard to find a picture of him not giving a goofy pose/smile as he had a hard time being serious. He was huge Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees fan all of his life and enjoyed watching and cheering on his teams. Friends may call Thursday, February 22, from 3-5pm at Fuller Funeral Home, Inc. 190 Buffalo St. Canandaigua. A brief memorial service immediately will follow the visitation. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a collective gift for Strong Memorial Hospital's Palliative Care Unit and unit 4-1600 that took such amazing care of Dave. We would like to donate a doppler ultrasound for the unit and a finger print keepsake system for families to collect their loved one's heartbeat sounds and fingerprints to memorialize these treasures that will live on for generations to come. If there are any additional funds left, we will donate parking passes for family members to use. Thank you in advance for your generosity. https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2115607659020288683 To share a memory or express condolences online please visit www.fullerfh.com

Matthew John Beck, Jr. passed away suddenly on January 22, 2024, at the age of 26. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Randy Beck, Kevin Holbrook, Lona Holbrook, and his uncle's Norm and Tom Dowdle. Matthew was born on June 2, 1997, to Shannon Holbrook and Matthew Beck Sr. Matthew and his father had an extremely strong bond, Matthew thought of him not just as his dad, but also as his best friend. Matthew was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy. From the minute he was born, Matthew touched the lives of everyone that knew him, and we are all better for having had him in our lives. He was an artist and a musician, a traveler, a comedian, and a knowledge seeker. Although his fight is over, please remember that he never gave up. Matthew leaves behind a world of people who will always love him: His son, Daniel John Beck, his parents, Shannon Holbrook (Royal Lewis) and Matt Beck Sr, (Kayla), siblings, Bryce, Collin, Olivia, JJ, Vayda-Ann, Zachary, Vincent, Grandmother Carol Faro, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family & friends. Two very special people that will forever miss him are his girlfriend Tiana Johnston and John Gerstner who Matthew made his official grandpa. Friends may call Tuesday, February 6, from 2-4 PM at Fuller Funeral Home, Inc. 190 Buffalo St. Canandaigua. A 4 PM memorial service will follow at the funeral home. To share a memory or express condolences online please visit www.fullerfh.com

Job Titles:

• Licensed Funeral Director

Job Titles:

• Licensed Funeral Director

Formerly of Black River, NY, Bob graduated from CarthageCentral School in Carthage NY. He is a graduate ofJefferson College in Watertown NY. He also is a graduate of Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science. Bob has 30 years of experience in the Funeral profession. He purchased the former McElwee Funeral Home in 1980 and operated as the McElwee-Fuller Funeral Home for many years. He is President of the Fuller Funeral Home. Bob and his wife, Joyce, live next to the Funeral Home in Canandaigua and have four children and six grandchildren. He enjoys working on cars, playing his guitar and camping. He is a member of the Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge; He is a past member of the Canandaigua Emergency Squad and is on the advisory board ofWoodlawn Cemetery. He is a member of the Ontario- Wayne-Yates County Funeral Directors Association.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Funeral Director

A native of Clifton Springs, NY, Terry graduated fromClifton Springs Central School. He served with the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1970 and attended John TylerCommunity College in Chester, VA. He is a graduate of Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science and attended FLCC. Terry has over thirty five years experience in the funeral profession and is also president of Goodman Memorial Consultations, Inc. an affiliate firm of the funeral home. Terry and his wife, Linda, live in Bloomfield and have four grown children and six grandchildren. He enjoys cooking and collects Wizard of Oz memorabilia. He is a past-president of the Canandaigua Lions Club, is a member of the American Legion and a former Literacy Volunteer tutor. He is a member of the Ontario-Wayne-Yates County Funeral Directors Association and has been secretary of the organization for over twenty years.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Funeral Director

Todd is the youngest son of Bob Fuller and was born inWatertown, NY. He is a graduate of CanandaiguaAcademy, Finger Lakes Community College and Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science in Syracuse. He has been associated with the funeral home since 1999 and recently completed a granite cutting course in Barre,Vermont. He letters and dates monuments in many of our local cemeteries. He is a member of the Ontario-Wayne-Yates Funeral Directors Association. Todd enjoys restoring automobiles, flying radio controlled aircraft and playing the guitar.

William James (Bill) Axtell-Hereford, United Kingdom- Bill was born in 1933 and passed away February 5, 2024, one week before his 92nd Birthday. Bill was a resident of Canandaigua from 2007-2022. Due to terminal illness, Bill returned to England to spend his remaining time with his family. Bill is survived by his wife, Margaret J. Rhodes (Cuddeback) Axtell; sons, Adrian (Allison) Axtell, Ian (Jenni) Axtell; and daughter, Gillian Axtell; Margaret's daughter, Ann (Arlie) Hoenig; son, Richard (Sherry) Cuddeback; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and family friend, Gordon Estey. Bill worked for British Aerospace and developed and oversaw the electrical systems for the Concorde Aircraft. He served in the Royal Navy and was a Master Gardner. Funeral services will be held in the UK. A memorial service in Canandaigua is planned at a later date. Contributions in Bill's Memory may be made to the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424, Local arrangements are by Fuller Funeral Home. To share a memory or express condolences online please visit www.fullerfh.com A Memorial Tree was planted for William