Donal Alan Fisher Jr.

Donal A. Fisher Jr of Loxahatchee, FL (and formerly of Ft Pierce, FL and West Centre Harbor, NH)
died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at age 89, in the comfort of his home with his daughter
and granddaughter by his side and cat Lola on his lap. He was born to Donal A. Fisher Sr. and
Elizabeth (Betty) on March 22, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Mary,
who passed on September 18, 2002 and sister, Merle Lundstrom of Walnut Creek, CA. He was
raised in Hollis, New York and received a Certificate in Accountancy for Business from Parkard
Junior College when he was drafted into the USMC in 1951, being Honorably Discharged from
the USMCR in 1959. He leaves behind his daughters, Dawn of Erie PA and Marisa (and husband
Showkat Kazi) and their children, Elise and Grant, all of Loxahatchee.
Sailmaking was his family's trade passed down through many generations –he worked at his
grandfather's business at S.J. Fisher Inc in lower Manhattan, then his father's business, Alan-
Clark also in NYC, until he opened his own business, Fisher Canvas Company in Port
Washington, L.I., New York. He moved his family to Bradford, New Hampshire in 1970 after
renovating a sap house into a home along a river where his family previously spent summer
vacations and in 1972 moved to the Lakes Region where he worked for several companies
including Gilford Marina, Golden Rod Upholstery, Color Shed, local marinas and boatyards via
his home workshop in West Centre Harbor. He was very creative, making large canvas (ice) tote
bags, custom seat cushions, tonneau, windshield, computer covers and more. He retired in
1993, moving to Ft Pierce, FL in 1995 and then moved to Loxahatchee to live with his daughter
and her family in 2008.

Don loved animals – there were always rescued cats and dogs around his homes. Felines Fiona,
Wally and Lola as well as canines Owen, Olivia, Elliot and Cricket were a great comfort and
source of enjoyment. He enjoyed boating, fishing, bowling and dining out with family and
friends – his favorite restaurants were Mame's, Out of Bounds, Olive Garden and Red Lobster.
He always had a pleasant attitude and brought a smile to everyone when wishing them a good
day.

We would like to thank the comfort care team, Nurse Kris and staff of Vitas Hospice for their
help. Services will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made in Don's name to your local no-kill animal shelter or Humane
Society.