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1941
DIED
2019
Matthew Fish Obituary
He leaves his wife Sheila Sharac Fish, his son Kenneth A. Fish, his granddaughters Jessica, Cherokee Rain, Jacqueline, and Ryan Lynn, and his great-grandson Aiden; also, his friend and associate Eric Parham, and dear friends Griselle Cruz and her family. He was predeceased by his son William James (Billy) in 1988, and by daughter-in-law Candace K. Hall in 2018.
Dick was a photographer in Northampton for many years: for the Daily Hampshire Gazette; for his studio "dickfish inc"; and later for the Smith College Imaging Center. For many years, he enjoyed and participated wholeheartedly in the community of St. John's Episcopal in Northampton. Each summer, he left this community for a while for wonderful summer retreats in Pemaquid, Maine. Dick will be remembered for his warmth, his enthusiastic involvement in our local community, and his great hugs.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, June 14, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 48 Elm Street, Northampton. If you are so moved, feel free to donate to the charity of your choice in Dick's name, or to any of the following: MANNA; Safe Passage; St. John's Episcopal Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Chris
June 10, 2019
I am so sad to see this. I knew him and Eric since working at Iris photo. My thoughts are with all who knew him .
Jenny
June 9, 2019
Hi Sheila, So sorry to see this, you probably don't remember me, I worked with you at the Gazette. Hope all is well with you. I'm in Florida now, away from all that snow! Jenny Pelissier
Paul Roberts
June 8, 2019
Dick was one of the first to help start my career as a new photographer. Many a night we talked and worked and am grateful for his encouragement.
Valerie Ellsworth
June 8, 2019
So sorry to hear the sad news about Dick Fish. He was the "rock" of the Northampton photography world and made wonderful comments on the FB closed group about Northampton. Many sympathies to his family.
Val (Kozak) Ellsworth
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