Eileen Patricia Fisher (nee McLaughlin), age 88, of Williamsburg Virginia, was born on December 29 1933, and passed away on October 14th, 2022.
Eileen was a sweet and proper lass born in Gillingham England. She had a gentle presence that could lift your spirit just by hearing her voice. Eileen had a strong inner strength she guided the family with great compassion. Eileen was a devout Catholic who married husband Arthur Fisher March 27, 1958. She was blessed with three sons before making the journey to move from England to America. It was hard to be away from her family but she made the sacrifice for the betterment of her family.
Eileen moved to Williamsville New York. Her family became parishioners of St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church. She made many friends and was a support for her husband and children. One of her greatest joys was becoming a grandmother November 1st 1985. Arthur’s career had Eileen relocated to Seabrook, Texas. Eileen became involved with the bereavement group at St. Mary’s Immaculate Roman Catholic Church. After retirement Eileen and her husband traveled much of the country and Canada in their RV. She was the navigator to many national parks and landmarks. But her favorite places to visit was where her grandson was stationed in the army or to visit her grandchildren and great grandchildren in Virginia.
Following the death of her husband, Eileen chose to relocate yet once again to Virginia. She lived in Verena at the Reserve an independent community in Williamsburg. During this time she made many more friends while enjoying the active lifestyle.
She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Emily) Fisher, and Ian (Michelle) Fisher ;grandson, Christopher Fisher; brother in law; Stanley Mussett and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. Fisher; her son, John E. Fisher; her parents, James and Catherine McLaughin; her brothers, James and Edward McLaughlin; sisters Catherine (Stan Mussett) and Sheila (John Hart)
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 5PM to 6:30PM with a Catholic Communion service conducted by St Bede Catholic Church to follow at Bucktrout Funeral Home, 4124 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 9am at Verena at the Reserve, 121 Reserve Way, Williamsburg, Va 23185
Service
6:30 PM
Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822
Visiting Hours
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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