Virginia M. Fisher

MIDDLEBURY — Virginia Marion Fisher, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at her home.

She was born in Pittsford Oct. 1, 1930, the daughter of Ernest and Marion (Dow) Lackard, and attended local schools.

She worked for many years at Palmer’s Dairy Bar in Middlebury and Kennedy Brothers in Vergennes. She also waitressed in several Florida restaurants in the winters.

Mrs. Fisher enjoyed flying and had soloed in a Cessna. She also enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and gathering wild mushrooms.

Survivors include two daughters, Lynn Bourgeois of Addison and Susanne Button of Middlebury; a brother, Ernest Lackard of Weybridge; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Fisher; two sons, Robert “Skipper” Barrows Jr. and Thomas Barrows; and a sister, Ramona D’Avignon.

In honoring her wishes, the funeral service will be private.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.