A very kind lady and an ambassador for Dartmouth and the rest of the province. when we were in high school and university a pile of us would land in Gloria' basement and pay Hearts until the hours of the morning . It didn't matter that we were so many and my husband and I felt safe and welcomed anytime we went. In fact Gloria was the first stop when we left the hospital with our new baby. she insisted that we stay there for supper , I think just so she could visit with our new family member. Eric, Darren and all my thoughts are with you.

         
   I wanted to send my thoughts to Eric and the rest of the family and friends of Mrs.Gloria Fisher. My memories, of the times that she so dearly loved,had always been met with the deep love and admiration she felt for her family. Even though she treated everyone with respect,she could never hide her pride and emotions to all she cared about.She also had the fierce protectiveness of a mama bear to all her family and dear friends.Never one to shy away from offering her kind heart whenever she thought people could use or needed the help.I will always remember the glint in her eye,waiting to see if you got the joke,her heartbreak over losing family and friends,and her deep gratitude for any deed or gift no matter how small one might have thought it to be I will always remember the laughter the most. She is a lady we will never forget nor would we want to! God Bless you all..
                            Alice White

Ed and all the Fisher Family:  Mrs. Fisher was part of our lives. There wasn't a week that went by that we didn't stop into Fishers Stationary Store to say Hi!.  Her smile was infectious as soon as we dropped by  We loved her very much.  ++God Bless. May She Rest in Peace
                                                       Bill and Patricia Flack, Halifax, N. S.

The death of Mrs Fisher is a great loss to our community. Her store was much so more than a stationery store. It was a place to enter and  was always so graciously greeted by Mrs. Fisher. You never ever felt rushed and would always engage in wonderful conversation. If you were looking for something and Mrs Fisher didn't have it in the store, she would either get it for you and could tell you where to purchase it. My Mom was one of the "Crazy Eights" and that wonderful group of ladies sure did know how to have fun whether it was sitting around a card table, sharing a meal together and when travelling together. When they were together there was always the wonderful sounds of laughter. We were saddened to hear about her death and take this opportunity to extend our deepest sympathy to her family. May she rest in peace!  Thank you for the wonderful memories. Marlene (Auby) & Forbes Keating

I bought my very first Christmas card for my wife from Mrs. Fisher in 1959 when we were just going together and every card till her shop closed. Loved all my talks with her and she will be sorely missed. My condolences to all the Fisher family.

Earl Wilson-Dartmouth

I won't soon forget 3 meetings.  One in the 198o's when Don Shea took me to Fisher's Stationary because if I was to be a true Dartmouthian I had to meet Mrs. Fisher and get my supplies there.
Second, a few short years ago, when my mother-in-law was hospitalized at the DGH and her room mate was Gloria Fisher.  Before Joyce passed away Gloria and I had the opportunity to "connect the dots" as to who we were and why it mattered.
Finally, last year I took a call to drive someone to the polling station on Oct 19.  As a nurse and a democrat, it has always given me great satisfaction to help the unwell to vote.  On this day it gave me great pleasure to drive Mrs. Fisher to vote in what would be her last federal election.  To see her family name registered as not just any member of parliament, honour enough, but the MP for Dartmouth - wow!  After she proudly cast her ballot I took her past the headquarters and by Darren's home ostensibly as part of the return trip to her place on the lake.  She was very pleased to have me meet her family who visited and participated that day.  I was honoured to participate in a small but meaningful way in the affairs of a wonderful woman who was also a great Dartmouthian and a proud matriarch. I wish to express my sincerest condolences to all of Gloria's family.
David Smith

My sincere condolence to you Eric and your family.

Heartfelt condolences to the Fisher family at this sad time. Mrs. Fisher and I had many enjoyable talks over the years as I visited her shop many times will working downtown. She was an amazing person and a very wonderful lady.
Sadly missed by Debbie MacCulloch (nee Lovett)

My heart is very heavy and my mind reels with memories of "Mother Fisher" my second Mom. I remember so many days and nights spend at the Fisher house practicing with Eric and the guys in the band as Mrs Fisher watched from the dining room table smiling. The evenings she would drive us to and pick us up from our gigs and the trips to the A&W on the way home. I could never come home for a visit without spending time with my second family. "Ma, you will be missed. 
Doug Lucas

The Dartmouth Historical Association will always remember Mrs. Fisher. She sold our books on Dartmouth for many years.A great supporter of Dartmouth.

For over twenty years I was a 'commercial traveler' selling Dixon pencils to stationers in every city and town in the maritimes.  I met many nice people over the years, sadly many are gone now, but Mrs. Fisher was truly a special person and I will always remember her as the cheerful and kind person she was.

My sincere condolences to the family. We bought all our school supplies from Mrs. Fisher and remember her fondly. My mother was part of the Crazy Eights card club. They always had a great time playing auction 45's!  In later years I heard the wonderful stories of the "girls" travelling to Flordia together!  It was so nice that they had such wonderful times together and I'm sure they're up there now playing auction!!  RIP Mrs. Fisher!

Gloria Fisher was a kind lady who loved the opportunity to chat with people.  Her stationery store was where she was happiest.  I was blessed to know her.

 enjoyed our  many visits and conversations at the Dartmouth store with Gloria. Will miss her very much.  Sincerely, Erma Walker, 4541 Highway 12, Kentville, N.S. B4N3V8

Such a lovely hard working lady she will be remembered by all..whose lives she touched..sincere condolences to her family,

Val Stewart and Family

Dear Darren and family;
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandmother Gloria.
May happier memories of by-gone days be your source of inspiration to carry on.
God Bless,
Love Pat and Jim Briggs

Condolences  to all the family.As I sit here and remember the memories of her graceful ways;such a beautiful woman who would go out of her way to help you.

B.A.Anderson,Miramichi,N.B.

She and her store helped to provide many years of my school supplies. Condolences to the Fisher family.  Charlotte Mills ( Robertson)  Victoria, BC.

Sept 2/16. May you rest in peace Mrs. Fisher, I had shopped at the store many years, she was always ready to supply me with what I had asked for, one example, I was looking for a HOME SWEET HOME wall hanging for my son and family who were moving to CornerBrook, NL, she was checking downstairs for my request for a long time when she phoned to speak to her employee on the main floor, asking WHAT DID I COME DOWN HERE FOR IN THE FIRST PLACE,,,,,,We smiled and when she came upstairs I took whatever she found, paid and left happy....it has been a very fond memory of her.......God Bless her and all her family..PHYL PATTENDEN, DARTMOUTH NS.

Sincere condolences to the Fisher Family. I can remember as a little girl, stopping in with my mother and seeing all the cards and knick knacks, she always had a kind smile.  Lana and Kenneth Gresiuk

Mrs. Fisher sold me my first hard cover book when I was 5 years old.  She was always smiling and ready to help anyone.  She remembered what book you bought and she would ask about it when you returned.  She knew every book and every story.  I was excited when I knew we were going to Fisher's.  She was a lovely lady.  It is indeed the 'end of an era'.  She will be fondly remembered and missed by many.

Gloria was a beautiful lady.  I had the privilege of knowing her from the time I first moved to Dartmouth in the early 1980's, all through the years as I moved back and forth across the harbour, right up until I left N.S. in 2009.  She was the mainstay of downtown Dartmouth, through the good times and the bad times.  Her smile welcomed everybody that walked through the door.  I lived around the corner from her store for years, and visited her so many times, and she always enjoyed talking about my motorcycle travels throughout the USA and Canada.  I've thought about her often since I left N.S., so very sad to know she's passed on, but heaven has welcomed this angel! with open arms!

Krista MacDonald .... Grand Forks, BC

I have many fond memories of Mrs. Fisher. I/my parents bought all my school supplies from her. I left Dartmouth for about 15 years, but when I returned and stopped in to see her, she still remembered me. She will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace.

Condolences and love to the family. Mrs Fisher was an extraordinary lady a Dartmouthian stalwart. From Harbour View Elementary to Dartmouth Senior High School through to university Fisher's Stationery was the store to find those things you just couldn't find anywhere. Wonderful that she lived to share the election of her grandson Darren to represent her in Canada's Parliament. She was fearlessly proud of her family and city. She was my delightful patient...Sincerely Dr. Weldon Horne  Leamington On

I'm sorry to hear of Mrs. Fisher's passing.  She represented what  the people of Dartmouth always wanted to see when they shopped downtown.  She treated everyone well and was patient with all, whether a child needed a scribbler or a couple wanted wedding invitations and albums.  One of the sweetest people I ever met.  I hope her family and friends feel emotional healing in a reasonable  time knowing that their angel on earth is now an angel in Heaven with her loved ones who predeceased her.  ?god bless her and her family.

Sending my condolences to the Fisher Family.Mrs,Fisher was always so helpful when I needed any business related materials for my Finesse Business,I operated for many years downtown,we had many wonderful talks,and she was like a grandmother figure to me,I loved her very much,we would never shop at Staples,as long as Mrs,Fisher was on Portland street,RIP Dear Lady.

I worked for Gloria for 13 years in my youth and developed a strong bond with her and the family. Gloria was like a second mother to me and Eric and Vic were like brothers. After I moved on in my employment, I returned many times to do her window displays, right up to the closing of the business. This is the type of loyalty she inspired in all who met her. She was a strong influence on my journey through life and I will miss her sage advice. She will always stay in my mind as she was the author of many memories. My prayers are with Eric and the extended family in this difficult time, but I know Gloria will be very happy to finally be re-united with "Daddy".  Michael Laing

"Drummer" so for your loss, yur mum was an amazing lady. thoughts and prayers go out to you all.my kids remember going into the store to see you and her sending them upstairs first to see if you would recognize them. if you are ever out this way we'd love to see you   ruth

She helped define Portland St for many years.  I went there with my mother and took my sons there too.  Always so nice to talk to, she was always so interested in hearing what I was doing in life.  A wonderful person that I will never forget.  

My thoughts are with the entire family.

Sandie Reesor (former Dartmouth resident, now Pembroke, NS)

i shopped at Fisher's Stationary for many years & also loved to tallk to Mrs. Fisher.  she was lovely kind lady who always was very helpful finding what I needed.  Our sympathy.

I met Mrs. Fisher at her shop a few times, but it wasn't until the early 90's when we took an 'adult keyboard' that's piano class together, that I got to know her and think so much of her. Shortly after that when I started working at Alderney Gate, I visited her in the store at least once a week. After my retirement in 2011 and my move out of the city in 2013 every time I was in the downtown area I made a point to go see her. I have missed our visits since the store closed and feel the community has lost a great caring, kind and interested lady. My condolences. Jocelyn Colwell (Truro, NS)

I could always rely on Mrs. Fisher to take an interest in who I was, what I was doing, and what I needed to achieve my goals.  That is why I never shopped at Staples.  She reminded me of my Mother, in the sense that she was always friendly and caring. If she was having a bad day, you would never know it.

I remember Mrs Fisher very well, such a lovely kind lady.  I remember buying school supplies from her from 1961 and for many years onward.  Sincere condolences to Mrs Fisher's family, and may she rest in peace.

Mrs. Fisher touched so many lives and families - Fisher's Stationery was an institution in Dartmouth - anything and everything I ever wanted or needed could always be found there.  Prayers and blessings to the Fisher Family.

Sending my condolences to the Fisher Family.  My whole family went to the Fisher's Stationery for years.  Mrs. Fisher was so kind and helpful whenever I went to purchase music dictation books there for my music class and piano lessons.  God Love Her.  May she Rest in Peace!  Mrs. Fisher, you will never be forgotten!

Mrs Fisher was a kind and giving person . School supplies were bought at her store for  many years .  The Ashton family .

My sincere condolences to the Fisher family.  The entire city knew and loved Mrs. Fisher and she will be remembered fondly by us all.

OBITUARY

Gloria Ross Fisher

November 5, 1921 – August 20, 2016

A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home

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