We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Wilfred Isaac Fisher (Ret'd) of Lochaber, NS at Meadows Community Residence for Seniors in North Grant, NS on 5 December 2011 at the age of 101 years.
Wilfred was born in Fishers Mills NS. He graduated from Pictou Academy, Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Technical College in 1937 with a Civil Engineering degree. Wilfred was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.
After the war, Wilfred resumed his career with the Nova Scotia Department of Highways and served in many areas of Nova Scotia until his retirement from the Halifax office in 1970. Wilfred combined his professional career with services to his community and, after his retirement, he was involved in many community activities. He was a member of Sherbrooke Masonic Lodge and received his 50-year jewel and 70-year bar from the Lodge.
Visitation was held 8 December 2011 in the H.W. Angus Funeral Home in New Glasgow, N.S. from where funeral services were held at 11 AM Friday 9 December. A reception followed in the funeral home.
Private burial will take place in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Westville NS. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Wilfred may be made to the Glenelg Presbyterian Church, Aspen, Guysborough County, NS.