Northfield- Francis H Fisher, 91, of 10 Captain Beers Plain Road, died Tuesday surrounded by his family.  He was born November 16, 1923 in Northfield the son of the late Hermon and Harriet (Williams) Fisher.  He grew up in Northfield and attended Northfield schools.  He was married to Shirley (Sawin) Fisher his wife of 51 years, who predeceased him October 1999.  He worked as an auto mechanic for Spencer Ford and later worked for Millers Falls Tools for 30 years until retirement.  He enjoyed haying or working his land on “Northfield Mountain” especially riding his tractor.  Splitting and stacking wood, fixing and tinkering with cars, mowers and any small engines all while listening to Traditional Country Music. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Norma Fisher and Mathew Snow of Northfield, Ellen Roberts and her husband Richard Roberts of North Leverett and Linda Lawson and Richard Wittig of Clinton, Arkansas.  8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  His sisters Eleanor Williamson, of Florida and Anna Plantinga of Florida and Russell Fisher of Virginia, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by his sisters Olive Stone, Eva Smith and brother Robert Fisher.  The family would like to thank Hospice of Franklin County for the care and support they provided.  A celebration of life will be Friday June 12, at 11:00 AM at the Grace Church, in Turners Falls, MA. 

Donations in Francis’ memory can be made to Hospice of Franklin County 329 Conway St. #2 Greenfield, MA 01301 

Arrangements are under the direction of Douglass Funeral Service, 87 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA.; web www.douglassfuneral.com

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