Franklin Robbins Fisler

MIDDLEBURY:

Franklin Robbins Fisler, age 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home at the Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury.

Frank was born in Trenton, NJ on July 16, 1926. He was the son of Harry and Ada (Creeley) Fisler. He grew up in Pemberton, NJ and in Ship Bottom (NJ) on Long Beach Island. Throughout his life he remained grateful for time spent with friends and family near and on the ocean.  He had many stories to tell of boating up and down the East Coast through hurricanes and halcyon days. After graduating from Pemberton High School he served in the United States Army Air Forces during WWII, and later served a second enlistment in the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, he began working with New Jersey Bell Telephone Company. In 1968 he moved to Middlebury, Vermont, where he continued service with the New England Telephone Company until his retirement. He was a member of Pemberton (NJ) Masonic Lodge #199, the Middlebury Rotary Club, and the United States Power Squadron. While in New Jersey he served on local, and county school boards, as well as on the New Jersey State School Board. The Fire Service was Frank’s lifelong passion. As soon as he was eligible, he became a member of the Good Will Fire Company in Pemberton. Beginning in the 1970’s, while living in Middlebury, he served as a Vermont State Fire Instructor. Following his move to Jericho in 1995, he enjoyed being welcomed into the Underhill Jericho Fire Department family. 

In 2017 he returned to Middlebury, where his time at The Residence at Otter Creek was filled with delightful moments shared with his dear friend, Joan Kinney.  He was predeceased by his first wife; Shirley (Ashbolt) Fisler in 1993 and his second wife; Anne “Tina'' (Vogt Coggio) Fisler in 2009. His son-in-law, David Sears, also predeceased him.

He is survived by his daughter; Susan Sears of Cornwall and his granddaughters, Megan Sears of Middlebury, and Alexandra Sears of Lake Winnipesaukee, NH, his step-daughter, Gina (Coggio) Voskov & her husband Dennis, and their daughter Edith Voskov of Jackson Heights, NY, his brother; Doug Fisler & his wife Gloria of Webster, NY and his sister; Jean Jennings, of Sarasota, FL. Six nephews also survive him.

A graveside service at the Middlebury Cemetery, will be occurring at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a fire department of your choice or Middlebury Regional EMS; 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury, Vermont 05753.

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

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