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Robert Fisher Obituary
Bob is survivied by his loving wife of 60 years, Beverly Shepard Fisher, a daughter, Beth Gabrielli of Warren, VT, and a son, Steven Fisher and his wife, Jill of Holden. Bob was known as "Papa" to 5 grandchildren, Amy, Becky, Sam, Emily, and Haley and had 3 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Brenda Coughlin, of Houston, TX, predeceased him.
Bob was born in Toledo, OH, the son of the late Daniel and Ruth Fisher. He had 3 brothers, Jerry, Richard and Danny.
Bob travelled the world as a Merchant Marine through WWII and after. He lived in Shrewsbury for 0ver 57 years working in the transportation business including F&H Transportation.
Bob loved to putter around his Wilder Road home, grew fantastic tomatoes, sailed throughout the Carribean and enjoyed wonderful times with family and friends.
Visting hours will be Tuesday, November 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. in the funeral home. A service will be held Wednesday, November 12 at 10 A.M. in the Howard C. Allen Funeral Home, 653 Main St.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. WWW.ALZ.Org.
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Tom Coughlin
November 11, 2008
Our prayers go up for the Fisher, Coughlin and Gabrielli families. On this Veterans Day, we should take time to remember the humble heros that served in the Merchant Marine during World War II.
Tom & Kathryn "Grandkat" Coughlin
Susan Reynolds (Hastings)
November 9, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My father always spoke so highly of him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
DICK & JOAN ROGERS
November 9, 2008
TO A GREAT FRIEND AND AMERICAN, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP OVER THE YEARS AND THE MANY GREAT TIMES WE'VE SHARED WITH YOU AND BEV, THEY'LL BE CHERISHED FOREVER
amy coughlin
November 9, 2008
I will forever cherish my memories of my "Granpa Fisher"-
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