BALLSTON SPA — Mabel “Mae” V. Fisher, 92, of Maplewood Manor in the Village of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully Monday, January 27 with her loving sons by her side.
Mae was born February 2, 1921 to the late Lewis M. French and Mabel (Whipple) French.
Prior to Mae's residency at Maplewood Manor, she was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs. Along with her husband, Jerry, she ran the Saratoga Men’s Shop at the corner of Broadway and Caroline Street for many years. She loved the City of Saratoga Springs and enjoyed walking along Broadway and the city’s many other sidewalks. She also enjoyed cross-country skiing and had a love for horses and horseback riding, a love she passed on to her granddaughter Kimberly. She loved her dogs Iris, TJ and Jake, and also loved giraffes.
In addition to her parents, Mae was predeceased by her husband, Jerry Fisher; son, Joseph E. Fuller, Jr.; brother, John French; and sister, Dodie Getter.
She is survived by her brothers, Lewis M. (Jane) French, Jr. of Greenfield Center and Robert (Kathy) French of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Survivors also include her sons, Robert Fuller of Greenfield Center and Jeffrey Fuller of Ballston Spa; daughter-in-law, Sandra Fuller of Saratoga Springs; granddaughter, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Hilliker of Porter Corners; grandson, Charles Fuller of Corinth; and great-grandson, Christopher P. Hilliker of Saratoga Springs.
The family wishes to thank the dedicated and caring staff of Maplewood Manor for caring for Mae since 2009.
Donations may be made in Mae's memory to Maplewood Manor, Resident Activity Fund, 149 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, or to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
