Jean Laural Fisk

Jean entered this world on March 12, 1928, in Wildwood Park (Cumberland) where the family resided as part of the Pasen’s Estate/Farm/Stables which her father Theodore was responsible for managing. Jean cherished her childhood days at Wildwood Park and attended Greely Institute graduating with the class of 1946.

Entering the work world, Jean was employed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield where she enjoyed her professional growth into a well regarded and key managerial role for more than 40 years.

During this time frame Jean continued to live with her mother, Eva, managing the family home together. Jean and her Mother were later joined by her cherished sister Lois Davis and her husband Bill. Jean was pragmatic and ruggedly independent. She was purposeful and successful at anything that held her interests. Following Eva’s passing and that of her brother in law, Jean and Lois continued a happy life shared with family on Cousins Island until they retired to the beautiful surroundings and comforts of the Ocean View community in Falmouth several years ago.

Besides regular boat outings and beach parties with friends on Wildwood Park and later on Cousin’s Island, one of Jean’s favorite life experiences was the cross country trip that she and her sister, Lois, took together in her first new car – a white 1952 Ford. Two capable, determined and happy young women trusting their instincts and each other to navigate the country’s highways and road systems for more than 4,000 miles during the months of May-August in 1953.

The trip was to cover a mix of extended family locations throughout the U.S., and would include bucket list destinations such as Atlanta, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and the entire Pacific West Coast before turning to head back east through cities like Chicago and Detroit. Favorite memories included regular star sightings and autographs from celebrities of the ’50s, such as Cary Grant, Charlton Heston and Shellie Winters.

Jean was an avid sports fan. She closely followed Major League Baseball (RedSox), NFL Football (Patriots), PGA Golf (Tiger Woods) and Womens Collegiate Basketball (UConn). A highlight of Jean’s enjoyment of sports was was attending a Red Sox game in celebration of her 90th birthday with her sister Lois, her cherished Niece Terry Northrop and her husband Jamie. A very special day was arranged. They were chauffeured by Limo to Fenway Park from Falmouth and hosted as VIP’s by the Boston Red Sox/Fenway Park Guest Services Director. At the top of the sixth inning the center field scoreboard wished Jean a happy birthday and the entire Fenway section 21 joined in singing. Jean beamed.

Memories of her happiness in life and her sure and steady approach to it will burn brightly with us forever.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Eva Fiske, her brother, Wayne Fiske, her sister Lois Davis and her sister Beverly Sherman. Jean is survived by her niece Terry Northrop (Jamie) and Tammy Zullo (Paul); her nephew, Dave Sherman (Liz), and countless great and great-great nieces and nephews who all adored “Aunt Jean” and “GG Jean”

A private family service will be held graveside at Riverside Cemetery in Yarmouth. The family wishes to thank Jean’s many friends at Ocean View and extended family who have kindly reached out with their thoughts and prayers.

We also wish to acknowledge the amazing care given to Jean by the Mercy Hospital Medical Team, Nursing Staff and Techs who tirelessly provided endless support and comfort to Jean and the family during her recent illnesses.

Arrangements are with Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LindquistFuneralHome.com for the Fisk family.