Rhoda Fisher

Obituary of Rhoda Goodfellow Fisher

Rhoda Goodfellow Fisher passed away on April 20, 2020 in New Canaan CT. She is survived by her three children, Susan Amanda Benjamin (Charles), Guy G. Fisher (Elizabeth), Rhoda (Dodo) Fisher Roberts of Wilton CT, 8 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Rhoda was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Homer C. Fisher, her sister Mollie Wagstaff, and her brother Charles Goodfellow. Rhoda was born on October 2, 1917 to Charles and Rhoda Goodfellow in New Rochelle NY, and grew up in Cranford, NJ where she lived for 75 years, surrounded by a large extended family and friends. She was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday school. She volunteered with the Cranford Women’s Club, Junior League, the local schools and scouting. Rhoda worked for many years at the Vail-Deane School before retiring. Rhoda moved to Wilton in 1994 where she lived for 16 years. She was very active volunteering at the Wilton Library, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, and the Wilton Schools where she helped in the library and was a “grand-friend”. She quickly made many good friends and played a wicked game of bridge. She moved to the Inn - New Canaan in 2010 where she continued to make new friends and play bridge. Her 100th birthday party was held with over 50 family members. Rhoda moved to the Waveny Care Center in 2019. A memorial service is planned to be held in the fall in N.J. Memorial donations may be made to the Wilton CT library.
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