Story posted by Anthony Perry '08, Fisher College Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information

BOSTON, MASS. – “It is with great sadness I inform you that on Monday, January 31, 2022 former Fisher College President, Dr. Scott A. Fisher, passed away peacefully at his home in Onset, MA. Dr. Fisher was the longest serving Trustee and past Chairman of the Board.” – Steven Rich, President of Fisher College.

Dr. Fisher was the second Fisher College President to be enshrined into the Fisher College Athletics Hall of Fame when he was inducted in 2006. He served as President of the college from 1970-1980 and then again from 186-1992. Dr. Fisher has been an integral part of the Fisher College community since graduating in 1951. Since then, he has served in multiple roles here on Beacon Street as in addition to serving as a president, he was a vital member of the Board of Trustees.

While his son, Christian Fisher (Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2005) proposed the idea of starting an athletics program, Dr. Fisher saw it through with unwavering support. He attended many Fisher athletic events with his wife Laura, proudly wearing his #20 uniform and holding his Fisher College pennant as he cheered the Falcons to victory.

After serving in the United States Navy as a Commander of the Amphibious Forces, Dr. Fisher dedicated his life to serving others including the Fisher College Community. This Institution was originally founded by his grandfather, M.C. Fisher in 1903. Dr. Fisher continued that legacy and contributed to the successful growth of the College. He was indeed a pioneer for the continuing education modality in Massachusetts.

In 2013 Dr. Fisher wrote the following about his life:

“I do believe that I have had a good life, significant opportunity, achieved many worthwhile things, have contributed to the welfare of others, have sustained disappointment and success, appreciated my family present and past and have been continually grateful and thankful for it all. At 80 I am a happy man.”

Please keep Dr. Fisher’s wife Laura, daughter- Alexandra Bartsch, son- Christian Fisher, daughter-in-law Michelle McKeown Fisher, and the entire extended family members in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days. He will be greatly missed by myself and the entire Fisher College community, past and present.

Click here for more information about the virtual service this Sunday, February 6, 2022 and how you can share your condolences.

Per his obituary: In lieu of flowers, donation to Fisher College are gratefully accepted. Please access online at www.fisher.edu/giving or from the link at the bottom of notice.