Lorraine Y. Fisher

PITTSBURG, NH—Mrs. Lorraine Y. Fisher, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away early on Wednesday morning, April 25, 2012, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, NH, after a long period of failing health. She was born on May 22, 1932, at First Lake Dam in Pittsburg, a daughter to the late Hollis and Melvina Young. She was the beloved wife of Robert Fisher, formerly of Littleton. Lorraine and her family spent many years living in Barre, Vt., and in Jacksonville, Fl. After her husband’s death, she returned to Pittsburg with her son, Brian. In the north country, she worked as a waitress at The Glen in Pittsburg and at Howard’s Restaurant in Colebrook. When she lived in Florida, Lorraine worked for the Bell South phone company as a directory assistance operator. Upon her return to Pittsburg, she worked as a cashier at the General Store. Lorraine loved music and dancing. She also loved to spend time with her sons, their families, and her friends. She was a member of the United Methodist Men & Women, and a member of the Aurora Grange, #235, in Pittsburg. She is survived by her four sons, Brian Fisher of Pittsburg, Mark Fisher and wife Susan of Springfield, Vt., Jay Fisher and wife Patsy of Hampden, Mass., and Barry Fisher and wife Toni of Orange Park, Fl.; a sister, Loretta Wright and husband Paul of Pittsburg; a sister-in-law, Lorene Young of Pittsburg; seven grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1991; a brother, Holman Young; and a sister, Addie Davis. There are no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church in Pittsburg, with The Rev. Rick Boyden officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date at the family lot in the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton, NH. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Lorraine may be made to the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o Leslie Covell, Lake Francis Road, Pittsburg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Lorraine Y. Fisher

May 22, 1932 - April 25, 2012