Northborough – Ronald C. Fiske, of 45 Bartlett Street, Northborough, passed away Sept. 26, 2018 after a period of declining health.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Lapan) Fiske; their seven children, Paul Fiske of Webster, Ralph Fiske and his wife Jeanne of Charlton, Deborah Gibson and her husband William of Webster, David Fiske and his wife Nancy of Sterling, Diane Hunt of Falmouth, Donna Byrne and her husband Paul of Hudson, and Wayne Fiske and his wife Bonnie of Northborough; and 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, all of whom he adored. He is also survived by two brothers, Allen Fiske and his wife Elaine and Gerald Fiske and his wife Carol, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Ronald was born in Worcester, son of Chesterfield and Helen (Flibbert) Fiske. He attended Northborough Public Schools and went to Stockbridge Agriculture School in Amherst.
Ronald worked all his life at Fiske Garden Center until his retirement due to illness in 1997.
As a lifelong resident and business owner of Northborough, he took pride in his town. He and Phyllis were founding family members of St. Bernadette Church. He served on the Northborough Fire Department for 22 years, six of which he was Deputy Chief. He also stood ready to serve his country, serving as a member of the Massachusetts National Guard 26th Quarter Master Co. in Framingham for six years. He enjoyed model railroading, antique tractors, vacationing in Brookfield, Vt., and spending time with his family.
His funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. 2 at St. Bernadette Parish of Northborough, with burial at Howard Street Cemetery.
The Fiske Family respectfully request in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions in Ronald’s name be made to St. Bernadette Parish, 266 Main St., Northborough, MA 01532 or Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (www.parkinson.org).
To share a memory or to leave the family an online condolence, please visit Ronald’s Book of Memories at www.HaysFuneralHome.com.
