Edward is survived by his two daughters, Catherine Andrea Hendrie (William), her children, Scott (Amanda), Andrew (Leah), Ryan and Ashley (Chase); Heather Fraser, her daughter Jessica; and his great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Gloria Hedy Fulton, who passed away in September, 1990 to breast cancer.
Derek was born to James and Nora Fulton in Belfast Ireland. When Derek left Ireland at the age of 18, he joined the Rhodesian army and following his brother and sister, he moved to Ontario, where he met the love of his life, Gloria and they started their family. Derek worked for Montreal engineering in Toronto, Montreal and Calgary.
He was a beloved member of the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club (CCIAC) and the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E).
Derek loved his entire family and friends from Ireland, England and Canada with his whole heart.
His second love besides his family was rugby, and all of his mates.