Donald W Fisher

Donald W. Fisher, 88, a resident of South Road, passed away January 28, 2023 at his home. Donald was born in Flushing, NY on February 11, 1934 the son of the late William and Ruth (Davis) Fisher. He attended Arlington schools graduating from Arlington Memorial High School. Upon graduation Donald enlisted in the United States Army serving his country during the Korean Conflict. Donald worked at the Hale Company in Arlington for many years, retiring as Superintendent. In his earlier he worked for Frank Brownell painting and panned gold in Alaska. Donald was a member of the American Legion Post 69 in Arlington, loved fishing especially with his wife Doris and hunting. He was a New York Mets baseball fan, enjoyed watching football, listening to the sounds of Big Band music, travelling especially to Las Vegas numerous times and visiting most states in the Continental United States. Donald is survived by his children William Christopher Fisher (Dawn) of Sunderland and Susan Figliomeni (Carlo) of Delanson, NY, his sister Diane Baker of Kansas City, Missouri and grandchildren Laura Niedecker (Rhys) of Burlington, VT and Jeremy Fisher (Courtney) of Sunderland. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Secoy) Fisher whom he married June 20, 1953 in Sunderland, VT. Mrs. Fisher passed away October 16, 2021. He was also preceded in death by his brother Alan Fisher. Graveside services for Donald will be held in Evergreen Cemetery in the spring. Visiting hours for Donald will be held Monday February 6, 2023 from 4-6pm at Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel, Historic Route 7A Arlington, VT. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Donald’s memory may be made to the Vermont Veteran’s Home Activities Fund, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel P.O. Box 528 Arlington, VT 05250. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel Historic Route 7A Arlington, VT.