Obituary of Mary Ethel Fisher
Fisher, Mary Ethel (nee Pinchin)
Mary passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 97.
Born in England, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Oliver & Lucy Sophia (nee Stevens) Pinchin.
Beloved wife of the late James "Jim" Fisher (January 17, 2019) for 72 years.
Loving mother of Margaret Fisher of Chatham and Virginia McDonnell of Toronto.
Special Grammy of Neil (Amanda) Sinclair, Carlee Sinclair, Erin (Simon) Shahin and Grant McDonnell.
Dear great-grandmother of Jacob Shahin.
Predeceased by her siblings, Thomas, Beatrice, Florence, Lucy, Grace, Nora, Martha, Netta, William, Bert, and Ronald.
Missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Mary and Jim married on April 17, 1947 and immigrated to Canada, settling in Wallaceburg. Together, they worked together to build the Lapointe-Fisher Nursing Home where Mary worked various roles. Later in life, they enjoyed traveling back to England, all over Europe and had many enjoyable winters in Florida. They hosted many family and friends within their Florida home over the years. Mary enjoyed sewing and knitting items for other people. She partnered with Jim in his involvement with the YMCA and Ontario Nursing Home Association where Jim was President, and she became involved in any way that she could assist.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Marianne & Anna for their longtime compassionate and loving care for both Mary and Jim.
There will be a Private, Family Memorial Service and Interment at Craford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home,
459 St. Clair Street,
Chatham
519-351-2040
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