Ruth Elizabeth (Nesbitt) Fisher

Photo by Mike Wakefield

Ruth Elizabeth Fisher (Née Nesbitt) passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on October 12, 2023, at the age of 99, surrounded by family. Predeceased by father Harry Nesbitt; mother Dulcie Nesbitt (Née Robinson); husband Herb Fisher; sisters Dolly Cartwright (Née Nesbitt) and Bea Snelgrove (Née Nesbitt); and nephews Paul and Michael Cartwright. Survived by sister, Nora Haaland (Née Nesbitt); nephews Barry Cartwright (wife Rosa), Mark Cartwright (wife Linda), Rick Haaland, and John and Tom Snelgrove; nieces Arlene Haaland, Christina Marmaras (husband Dennis), Paula Serpa and Angelina Andre (husband Victor); niece-in-law Lynn Cartwright; grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Nina, Lynnsey, Stacy, Gary and Cameron Cartwright, and Gabriel and Nicholas Tavares and Zachary Andre; and great-grand-nieces and great-grand-nephews Casey, Edith, Aaliyah, Amelia, Lillian, Aleah, Rylee, Noah, Jadon, Bodhi, Caiden, Liam and Livio.

It’s the end of an era. Ruth Fisher (“Aunt Ruth” to just about everybody) lived virtually all of her life in the family home in Ambleside, a home that was built back in the days when you would have to swim or paddle to get from West Vancouver to Vancouver. She was one of the founders of St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in West Vancouver, a devoted member of the church throughout her life, and was the recipient of the prestigious Order of the Diocese of New Westminster Award. Aunt Ruth was renowned for her kindness and generosity. She loved children, loved teaching Sunday School, and greatly enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and time spent with family. She will be sorely missed by all.

A service will be held at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in West Vancouver at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Anybody who knew her is welcome to join family and friends in celebrating her long and happy life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in West Vancouver, or to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.