IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Edwin Henry

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Fisher Jr

February 6, 1924 – June 8, 2017

Obituary

Edwin Henry Fisher, Jr died June 8th, 2017 at the age of 93.


He was born on February 6th, 1924 in Pittsburgh PA to the late Elizabeth Walden Fisher and Edwin Henry Fisher.


Fondly known as Binks, he graduated from the Phillips Exeter Academy in 1942, then went on to receive a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Yale University in 1945.


After serving in the American Field Service during WW II, he returned to Yale to earn a masters degree in 1948. Upon his retirement, from the Ithaco Corporation, Binks tutored students at Guilford High School and was involved with the VITA program.


He served on the Guilford Harbor Management Commission and was Harbormaster of Sachem's Head. Binks spent many hours sailing on the waters of Long Island Sound and was Commodore of the Sachem's Head Yacht Club from 1978-1979.


He is survived by his wife, Susan S. Fisher, their children, Edith F. (Dede) Fisher (Phil Applebaum), David W. Fisher II, Elizabeth F. (Betsy) Rock and Edwin H. (Ted) Fisher III (Connie).


In addition, to his wife and children, he is survived by 7 grandchildren, Heather Fisher, Robin Fisher, Tucker Rock, Brooks Rock, Hutch Fisher, Charlie Fisher and Henry Fisher. Binks leaves behind his brother David W. Fisher as well as many nieces and nephews.


Binks was pre-deceased by his brother John C. Fisher and son in law James E. Rock.


Contributions can be made in his name to the Guilford Land Trust or the ABC House in Guilford.


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