Lloyd Fisher D.V.M.
It’s with a heavy coronary heart that the household pronounces the passing of Dr Lloyd Fisher, a revered veterinarian who practiced in Barrie for 5 a long time.
Lloyd Daniel Fisher was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1934 on the household farm in Normanby Township. He was the second of seven youngsters born to Milton and Christine Fisher. Rising up, he labored on the farm and developed his love of animals, each massive and small.
After finishing highschool in Hanover, Lloyd briefly labored refinishing furnishings. Realizing that was not his calling, he relocated to Toronto, the place he labored throughout the day and took night time programs. In 1953, Lloyd enrolled within the Ontario Veterinary School in Guelph and have become a member of the Omega Tau Sigma fraternity. Whereas there, he met a stunning younger woman on a blind date who had simply arrived from British Columbia. After graduating in 1958, he went to work on the Barrie Veterinary Hospital.
Lloyd married his younger woman, Evelyn Grinnell, in 1959. They welcomed three youngsters: – Susan, Greg and Paul. In 1962, Lloyd and Evelyn purchased the Barrie Veterinary Hospital, little realizing Lloyd would personal it for 55 years.
Lloyd had a mild soul, and animals trusted his calm method. He spent many lengthy hours travelling the nation roads surrounding Barrie, visiting farms and caring for livestock. Lloyd was the veterinarian for Springwater Park, Elmvale Zoo and the Barrie Humane Society for a few years, the place he handled some uncommon animals reminiscent of deer, bears, and peacocks, to call a number of. In 1972, he bought the massive animal aspect of his follow to focus on small animals.
Lloyd cherished being a veterinarian and was dedicated to his work. He was the primary to reach on the clinic within the morning and the final to go away at night time. He was at all times on name if he was wanted, making many late-night and early-morning visits to the clinic to assist a pet in want.
In 2009, Lloyd bought the clinic however continued working part-time till he was 79. The College of Guelph Veterinary School granted him the honorary title Emeritus. After retiring, he turned a member of the Golden Okay Kiwanis Membership in Barrie. In 2016, Lloyd and Evelyn moved to Luther Village Retirement Residence in Waterloo to be nearer to their youngsters and grandchildren.
As his well being began to say no in 2023, Lloyd moved into Columbia Forest Lengthy Time period Care dwelling in Waterloo. The household extends their many because of the employees at Columbia Forest for his or her respectful care.
Lloyd is survived by his spouse Evelyn of 65 years, Susan (John) Bain of Waterloo, Greg of Kitchener, and Paul (Dalia) of Erin. He had the love of three grandchildren, Spencer (Allison) Bain, Fraser Bain and Eva Fisher. He’s additionally survived by his brother Harold (Wilma) Fisher, and sister Merelda (Larry) Lantz. Lloyd is predeceased by his brothers Aaron (Ima), Carl (Shirley), Ivan (Hilde, Betty), and his sister Mildred (Lloyd) Koch. He’s lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Lloyd’s household will obtain family and pals from 12:00-12:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, on the Henry Walser Funeral Residence, 507 Frederick Road, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral Service will comply with within the chapel at 1:00 p.m.
A reception will comply with the service. Spring interment will happen at Lauderbach Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to OVC Pet Belief, Grand River Hospital (Kitchener) or St Mary’s Basic Hospital (Kitchener) could be appreciated by the household (playing cards obtainable on the funeral dwelling). Go to www.henrywalser.com for Lloyd’s memorial.
