It is with profound sorrow that we must announce the passing of Phyllis Valerie Fischer on August 21, 2020 after a lengthy course of non-COVID conditions. Phyllis was 91 years old. She leaves behind her cherished family of four sons, Richard (Nancy – deceased), Walter (Meredith), Raymond (Lauren) and Andrew (Mary), granddaughters Bronwyn Fischer, Sophie Fischer, Amiya Zsamboky Fischer and Eva Zsamboky Fischer, grandsons Malcolm Fischer and Bryce Fischer, and sister-in-law Erika Fischer Fellinger. She also deeply valued and had great affection for her extended family and friends. Lurline Petgrave was a great support and friend during the time of bringing up her family and long afterwards. Phyllis was pre-deceased by her mother Beatrice Brown, father Archibald Brown, husband Conrad Fischer, brother Alvin Brown and brother-in-law Hans Peter Fischer. Phyllis grew up in New Brunswick, Canada (St. John and Campobello Island). She graduated from McGill Medical School (Montreal, Canada) in 1955, interned in Vancouver and, after a brief time in family practice in Port Credit west of Toronto, went on to specialize in pathology. She practiced pathology at the Queensway Hospital in Toronto for 18 years and then thoroughly enjoyed doing pathology locums across Canada for 10 years, from Newfoundland to B.C. and also once in St. Lucia. She was devoted to work on peace and social justice issues, supporting several organizations involved in these activities. One of the lifelong benefits of this work was that, while attending a United Nations Association meeting in 1956, she met her husband to be, Conrad. Her wisdom, guidance, support and love will be missed by all who knew her. May her spirit shine through in our collective memory and actions, as embodiments of truth and love, which for her would be the ultimate blessing. A memorial ceremony will be held when a safe gathering is possible. We are deeply grateful to everyone involved in the excellent care that Phyllis received. If you wish to make a donation in her memory, please consider the Canadian Friends Service Committee of the Quaker Toronto Monthly Meeting ( www.torontoquakers.org ) or the Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, Ontario ( www.matthewshousehospice.ca ) or the Tafelmusik Orchestra and Chamber Choir ( www.tafelmusik.org ) .