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DANIEL FISCHER Obituary
1946 - 2014
Passed away on Wednesday, October 29 at the Jewish General Hospital. Beloved husband of Virginie (Niki) Boelen and sadly missed by his nephew Daniel (Jelika) Fischer and son Noah; his sister-in-law Mirna Fischer from Zagreb, Croatia; cousins Vanda (Ettore) Colombini and son David, Alex (Roberta) Bruner and son Benjamin; his aunt Vera Bruner; sisters-in-law Elisabeth (Lionel) Emond and Judith (late Adrian) Boelen and so many friends. After Daniel graduated in Geology (1974) at Concordia, he spent some years on the James Bay project and then as business administrator. In his later years his passion for running and fitness led him to reinvent himself and return to study to become a certified personal trainer. He became a fitness instructor at the YMCA/ Westmount where he will be sorely missed by colleagues, students, clients and particularly his group of cancer survivors from the Cedars CanSupport. His piano, his chess board and his extensive eclectic library are all witness to Daniel's enduring thirst for life and knowledge. He was a special person, witty, good hearted, ready to help anyone and at the end very brave. He is leaving a big hole in our lives. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
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16 Entries
Cherlian Fischer
October 4, 2020
Love you and will miss you terribly Uncle Daniel
sylvie Berrouard
November 16, 2014
I met Daniel at the YMCA when looking for a personal trainor. His knowledge,generosity and passion combined with his quiet sense of humour always made our encounters special. All who met him will remember, I am sure, a truly caring and unique human being. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Indra Gupta
November 16, 2014
Daniel was a wonderful fitness instructor and advocate for health for everyone-young, old, and the sick. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to know him and to profit from his knowledge in exercise physiology which was incredible.
I am deeply saddened to hear of his death. I will miss him.
Sincerely,
Indra Gupta
Warren Baer
November 7, 2014
Daniel and I first met at the Y.M.H.A years ago before he became a professional trainer. We would have conversations in the locker room and I was so impressed with his knowledge and intellect. I always considered it a special treat when we would meet at the gym as I knew that on almost every occasion we would have a stimulating conversation and I would learn something new from him.
He was a very special man and a kind and gentle soul. I know that he will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
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November 7, 2014
I knew Daniel quite well back in the 60s when we met over the chessboard at a number of tournaments, he usually emerged victorious! He had a strong sense of right and wrong and I remember an incident in one game when he had the better position when his time ran out as he was making his last move before time control. Confusion arose as it was not noticed at first until a couple of more moves were played and I offered to play on in my weaker position, but he insisted on resigning on the spot; though in his early 20s he had already developed a strong set of principles!
- Howard Streit
Betty Dorant
November 6, 2014
Dear Niki, my sincere condolences.
Eva Keymole
November 5, 2014
I just talked with him three times, and even if I did not him very well his knowledge and passion for fitness really impressed me.Condolences to his family.
November 4, 2014
Irene and Franco Caporali
November 4, 2014
Daniel was an interesting,very bright[a keen intellect] and kind person. I am saddened by his passsing....the world was a better place with him in it. ..Gerry Bennett
Walter Perry
November 3, 2014
When a good person dies -- as Daniel was -- then the rest of us are certainly diminished.
Ross Caine
November 3, 2014
So saddened to learn of Daniel's passing. He and I were good friends in the late 60's and early 70's. We both attended High School of Montreal and Concordia together. Often enjoyed games of billards and ski trips. We drifted apart after I left Montreal - we should have tried to reconnect. Condolences to Virginie and family.
Yvette Rambour
November 1, 2014
You left us too early my friend. We spoke only 3 weeks ago. You were my fitness mentor and I shared with you my decision to follow in your footsteps and live what I love. You were an inspiration to me. I will miss our long chats about a number of things. I loved your openess about the world and being human and wish for peace in the Middle East. Rest in peace Mr. Fischer. Hope you hear my prayers.
Rachel Pariente
November 1, 2014
Daniel was a kind person and I appreciated his wonderful energy when talking about his passion for fitness and wellness. He will be missed at the YM-YWHA as well as the YMCA. May he rest in peace.
November 1, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Daniel's passing. He was a bright light at the Westmount Y where he will truly be missed.. He was always eager to share information about his passion....fitness.. My thoughts and prayers go out to Virginie and family...Nancy Hood
November 1, 2014
So sorry to hear about Daniel. Roxanna and I send Virginie and family our thoughts and sincere condolences. I will truly miss him.
Gilles Dorais
Wendy Woo
November 1, 2014
I am in the exercise class for cancer survivors that Daniel coached. I will miss Daniel so much. He was a great coach. I always appreciated his enthusiasm for exercise and how earnest he was when explaining each move. It made me smile when he would doggedly follow me around the room to correct my moves. He was relentless in a good way! He was always there for us cancer survivors taking an interest in our lives and health. Classes just won't be the same without him. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Sincerely, Wendy
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