FISHER, David L. Dr. David L. Fisher, He was born on October 15th, 1945, died on November 5th, 2022. Raised in Dorchester. Attended Boston Latin school for preparatory, Boston State College as an undergraduate, and Boston College as a post-grad, where he received his doctorate in education and served as the Assistant Director of Student Teaching. After his graduate work, he became principal of the South Elementary school in Stoughton, MA, where he also lived until the time of his passing. He held the job for 30 years. During that time he helped guide the education and support the families of 5,000 children. When he retired, the town named the street the school is on after him: David L. Fisher Way. He was married to Diane Claire Murray, of Newton, for 25 years. She was the great love of his life. After retirement he became an educational consultant, volunteered at the JFK Presidential library, and performed mediation services. He also founded an annual fundraiser for the Stoughton Food Pantry in honor of Diane's memory, and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help feed local families in need. He loved his family, music, films, and theater, playing cards with his friends, and Boston sports. He was a true mensch. He is survived by his son Jason Fisher and grandson Andre Barth-Fisher of Westchester New York, his sister Rena, brother in law Michael, and nephews Daniel and Paul Silevitch of Brookline. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Chapel Service on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 11 AM at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021. Burial will follow at Koretz Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, W. Roxbury. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel www.StanetskyCanton.com 781-821-4600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for DAVID FISHER

17 Entries

Nancy Tobin

November 22, 2022

On behalf of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, we send our deepest condolences. David was a valued member of the volunteer team and is missed by many.

Barry and Sara Goverman

November 9, 2022

When David first came to South School, my children came home and told me they had a new principal named "der" Fisher. They had no idea what "Dr" stood for or meant. It was a joke David enjoyed. David will be missed.

Robert Temple

November 9, 2022

David and his family lived next door to us in Dorchester and from the day I first met him we became lifelong friends. He was always kind, charitable and cared very much for his friends and family. Thanks you so much for the wonderful memories.

Judy Getchell

November 8, 2022

Dave was my principal for many many years. His encouragement and respect for individuality and his faith and trust in his staff made working under his guidance a gift. But as a person, Dave was a gentle soul, always compassionate, always understanding ~ and perhaps that is what touched me the most. May he rest in eternal peace.

Paul liberman

November 8, 2022

David always brought a smile to the party grew up in Dorchester w him, always a fond memories , a true nice guy , and he could really throw a football RIP

Paul luberman

November 8, 2022

If u knew David, he always brought a smile to the party we grew up together in Dorchester just a sweetheart , he could really throw a football paul liberman

Peg Carbone

November 8, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. David was a lovely man. I met him through Food pantry Foundation of Stoughton while Dave was still generously active with his time and talent in our fund raising activities. Rest in Gods peace David!

Mary Reese

November 7, 2022

Dave was my second principal at the South School. We worked together for many years. Dave always believed that family came first and encouraged his staff to take care of family matters when necessary.
He loved being a principal and appreciated his staff, students and families. He treated his staff as professionals and his door was always open for conversation or a discussion. One of my favorite memories of Dave was when he read a story to the entire school from the roof of the South School! RIP, Dave.
With sympathy,
Mary Reese and family~

Mary

November 7, 2022

I had the pleasure to have Dr. Fisher as my principal at South elementary school in the 90s. David was a wonderful caring man who made time for every single student that graced the halls. Years later I reconnected with David by chance at a poker table of all places. I´m so glad to have had those fun memories with him. He was indeed a great man and will truly be missed.

Robin Kenneally

November 7, 2022

In the summer of 1988, having just graduated from college, I interviewed with Dr. Fisher for a first grade teaching position at the South School. I spent my rookie years at the South, honing my skills under Dave's charge. He took pride in his school. He loved his work. He loved his family. David Fisher welcomed me to Stoughton Public Schools. I will always be grateful for that.

Joyce Talbot

November 7, 2022

I knew David in many capacities, he was my daughters' principal at South School, he was my boss for a short while and he was a friend and mentor. David encouraged me to pursue a teaching career which I did with his support. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.

Julie Anderson

November 7, 2022

I knew David from The Sharon Dog Park where we would gather every weekend with our dogs. He and Sienna are now together again. I truly will miss him. He was a special person for sure.

Erin Crowley

November 7, 2022

He was my principal at South School in the late 70s 80. I reconnected with him at Gold's Gym where I was also friends with Dianne. He took art classes from me for a bit. I ended up doing some art projects for him including charcoal portraits of himself and Dianne. So sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
With sympathy
Erin.

Melissa Johnson

November 7, 2022

Dr. Fisher was my first Principal. He was a kind and compassionate man who truly cared how you were doing. He instilled in us all that "family came first." He loved to share stories about Jason and Diane. He will be missed.

Leslie Marshall

November 7, 2022

Condolences to Jason and the entire family

Marci Berteletti

November 7, 2022

He was principal when my daughters were students at South Elementary. Always such a nice man, approachable and kind. We will all miss him.

Allan Mills

November 7, 2022

Stoughton, MA. has just lost a great human being. David Fisher was the quintessential example of what we all strive for.
David led by example; he had a calming effect on everyone he met, and never hesitated to change the environment for the best interests of everyone. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him!

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