Helen Jean Fischer
October 2, 2024

Messages of Condolence
To the Fischer family, Goodness, memories flow as I reminisce about the unique and powerful personalities encountered in my life time. Jean, a most memorable treasure, left a wonderful legacy for us who were raised in the early memorable days of Lilac Crescent in Glenmerry. Jean and John were the "grownups" of our existence and neighbourhood - so many kids, so many adventures. If hereditary genes are any indication of character Jean's musical talent passed along in heaps to her children. Even in later years Jean, pianist maestro, anchored many community musical groups. So remarkable, 101 years of a strong will, extraordinary personal accomplishments and a life well lived. The Smyth family extends its condolences to the family. ~ Keith Smyth
Mrs. Fischer was my very first piano teacher. I was around 6 years old when I started lessons back in 1976. She always laughed when she told everyone how shy I was and how I said very little during lessons. I'm grateful she was my teacher as she had high standards for her students. Her decades of knowledge and expertise of teaching and playing the piano were passed on to her students. I am forever grateful for that. As a piano teacher myself. I strive to pass on what I learned from Jean to my own students. She will live on through music. Thank you Mrs. Fischer for being my teacher. Rest in peace. ~ Maria Ciardullo
I was so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. She was truly an amazing lady and lived life to the fullest. At this sad time I hope you can all take a measure of comfort in the many good and precious memories of the life you shared with her. To all the family I offer my deepest sympathy. ~ Doreen Meneer
Jean was an icon to me. She was so talented and such a gifted lady. One of my favourite memories is the evening she played "Happy Birthday" in about six different pianistic styles for the assembled party goers. It was magical. ~ Beth Lloyd
David, Gordon and families: We were saddened to read about the loss of your mother. It seems like yesterday when I saw her at Columbia View Lodge just after a writeup appeared in the Trail Times about her milestone birthday. I congratulated her and mentioned that I lived in the same neighbourhood as her for many years until I married and moved to Warfield. She has not changed much in all these years, and as friendly as ever. I'm sure she will be greatly missed by so many people. GayLaJuan (Mykietyn) and John Lattanzio ~ GayLaJuan Lattanzio