Norman James Fisk
March 24, 1946-March 26, 2026
Norman “Norm” Fisk, age 80, of Amherst, New Hampshire, passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted man of faith, Norm’s relationship with God began in childhood and remained a steady source of strength throughout his life. That foundation was deepened and nurtured during his 56-year marriage to his beloved wife, Jennifer, who preceded him in death in 2020. Their partnership and shared devotion shaped a life centered on faith, family, and service.
Norm was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose quiet strength, steady presence, and unmistakable sense of humor left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His dry wit—often shared through what his family lovingly called “Normisms” —brought laughter in the most unexpected moments.
Professionally, Norm was deeply proud of his accomplishments. A mechanical engineer by trade, he earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license with only an associate’s degree, a testament to his determination and intellect. He later earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He shared his passion for learning and problem-solving as an adjunct professor at Keene State College and continued teaching at community colleges until the age of 78. He was instrumental in expanding community education opportunities for local businesses, leaving a meaningful and lasting impact on both students and colleagues.
Though he achieved much professionally, Norm’s greatest pride was always his family. He instilled in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild the values of love, respect, hard work, and the importance of always being there for one another. Beginning in 1972, he and Jennifer created a cherished haven for their family at their camp—a place where traditions were formed, and memories took root. Over the years, Norm brought to life his vision of the “house by the lake,” thoughtfully designing and building a home that would become the heart of family gatherings. It is here that laughter will continue to echo, stories will be shared, and generations will come together, creating lasting memories surrounded by love.
In the last four years of his life, Norm was blessed to find love again with his fiancée, Trish. Norm and Tris became members of Pilgrim Congregational Church, where they both became Deacons and volunteered at the Thrift Shop and assisted the church in many outreach programs. Together, they built a life rich in companionship, laughter, and shared devotion to family, embracing her children and grandchildren as his own and supporting them with the same steady care and presence that defined his life. Norm made many friends, and he will be dearly missed.
Norm was known for his “Yankee ingenuity,” able to fix just about anything with creativity and persistence. His grandchildren affectionately dubbed him the “human garbage disposal,” as he happily finished whatever was left on the table—yet somehow never strayed more than ten pounds from his ideal weight, much to the amused disbelief of those who loved him.
He is survived by his children, Jeffery Fisk and Bethany Heim, son-in-law Jeff Heim, his grandchildren Fernando, Ana, Maria, and Jennifer “Jenny”, his great-grandson Andres Fisk, and their partners Maria Fenanda Sanchez and Ethan Tagliere. He leaves behind his fiancée, Patricia Stansfield (“Trish”); her daughter Jill and partner Matthew LeBlanc; her grandchildren Emily and Amy Stansfield; her son Adam Stansfield; her brother Brian Hobbs and his partner Bob Monteleone; and close family friend Dan Costanzo. Norm loved his extended family deeply. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Tate, and her husband, David, and their two sons, Jason Tate and wife Jen, and Brian Tate and wife Heather, as well as his grandchildren, Heidi, Desmond, Carter, and Sara Tate. He is also survived by his brother, William “Bill” Fisk, his children Christopher and Sunshine, his grandson Samuel, his sister Jeanne Glick, 4 children and their spouses, and her 11 grandchildren. He also leaves behind a host of close friends from his time in Maine, his years of service in the SME, and the faculty and students he taught at various colleges. The family is very grateful to all who have extended that camaraderie and support.
Norm leaves behind a wide circle of friends, colleagues, and a professional community who respected him greatly. He was a man people turned to—for guidance, for help, for conversation—and he gave his time generously.
He will be greatly missed, but the love he gave, the faith he lived, and the values he instilled will continue on through the many lives he touched.
Services will be held at his church, The Pilgrim Congregational Church on Watson Street in Nashua, NH, on Friday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. A graveside burial will be held at ProspectHill Cemetery on Cemetery Lane in Greenland, NH, on Saturday, May 30, at 11:00 am
In Lieu of flowers or gifts the family would like donations made to pilgrim church in Nashua