Joseph Raymond Fisher

Joseph Raymond Fisher - age 68, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Kentville. Born in Windsor, NS, he was the oldest son of Madeline Fisher, New Minas and the late Raymond Fisher. A kind and gentle man, he retired from the Kentville Research Station after 35 years of service. His favourite pastime was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was a wonderful "Grampie". Leaving to mourn his loss are his wife of 49 years, Sharon, his daughter, Heather (Bently) and his son, Michael (Laura), his grandson, Aaron, his granddaughter, Alana and grandson, Benjamin and Dad's special boy, Oliver, who was never far from Joe's side. Also left behind are his brother, Doug (Bev), Alberta and brother, Brian (Bernice), South Berwick, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was predeceased by his grandson, Mitchell. The family appreciates so much and want to thank Nanny Cathy and Auntie J for all the help with Benjamin. The family particularly want to thank from the bottom of their hearts Bruce, the paramedic who so kindly came the first time, Lori, an RN in Emergency at the Valley Regional Hospital, Donald, RN at Joe's first time on Med B and Brian, RN on Med B the last time who is the epitome of his profession and tried to do so very much. Also special thanks to Jillian, RN, an angel who enabled Joe to at last peacefully leave this earth. Also many thanks to Dr. Fleckenstein and Dr. Bruce Musgrave for caring for Joe these last 2 years. The thanks for the wonderful care Joe and our family received in the last 3 weeks cannot be put into words. It was nothing short of amazing and we feel so very blessed. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. A family burial will be held at the Garden of Peace Cemetery, Victoria Beach on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. No flowers, by request. A Celebration of Joe's Life for family and friends will be held at 37 Mitchell Avenue, Kentville on Saturday, August 23, 2014  from 2-4 p.m. Donations in memory will be gratefully accepted to the Liver Foundation or Diabetes Foundation. Joe was a very selfless and giving man and his last gift was donating his organs to the Organ Donation of Nova Scotia. In memory of Joe and grandson, Mitchell who was also an organ donor, his family also wish that you please sign your "Organ Donor Card" - a gift so others may get a second chance at life. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.