Maureen Fisk

Maureen Louise Fisk (Ernie) of Dover, NH passed away on Monday December 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

Maureen was born on February 12, 1953, in South Berwick, ME to Clifford and Meredith Ernie. A graduate of Marshwood High School, Maureen was a longtime advocate of women's rights, an avid bird watcher, a lover of nature, a skilled thrifter, fashionista and a gifted artist. However, she was never happier than when she was surrounded by her partner, children and grandchildren.

Maureen's imagination was vast, she loved holidays and made them magical for her grandchildren. Her haunted basements at Halloween were legendary and she always had extra if you were short a costume. Maureen loved a parade and cheered at fireworks. At Christmas her spirit of giving was tremendous. Long after presents were passed out and unwrapped, Maureen could be found handing out "Bonus Gifts".

After her diagnosis, Maureen made it her mission to educate those around her about PSP. This included her doctors. She was part of clinical trials at Mass General Hospital hoping to be a part of the cure for those who have PSP in the future. In June of 2023 she encouraged her family to run the Strawberry Festival Race and raise money to support PSP research. Despite her deteriorating condition Maureen came to the race, handed out pamphlets about PSP, and cheered each member of her team as they crossed the finish line.

Maureen is survived by her longtime partner, David Johnson, who fought PSP by Maureen's side from her diagnosis to the very end.

She is also survived by her children Heather Drew and her spouse Tim McKie, Angela (Drew) Theos and spouse Jim, Derek Drew and spouse Sandra, and Scott Drew and spouse Courtney; her 9 grandchildren Henry and Charlie McKie, Adelaide Wilson and her husband Ben, Makayla, Liam, Jaxon, Dashiell, Luka, and Lana Drew; her mother Meredith Ernie; sister Marlene Wittner; as well as her nieces Nicole D'Amico, Kristin Wittner, and her nephew Ryan Wittner.

Maureen was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be missed by all she came in contact with. An open-house style celebration of Maureen's life will be held on Sunday, January 5th from 3:00-5:00pm at the Somersworth Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 35 Tate's Brook Rd, Somersworth, NH.

In lieu of flowers Maureen asked that donations be made to CurePSP. Donations can be sent to: CurePSP, 325 Hudson Street 4th Floor New York, NY 10013, or online at www.psp.org.