BOXING will bid farewell to an Ulster and Antrim stalwart when Harry Fisher is laid to rest on Tuesday morning.
A Holy Trinity man “to the backbone”, Harry - father of former Ulster and Irish champion, Eddie - played a pivotal role at the club for over 40 years.
“They don’t make them like Harry Fisher any more; what a great character and true friend,” said Holy Trinity coach, Michael Hawkins.
“Harry was outstanding in his support and efforts for the Holy Trinity boxing club over decades.
“A real family man, biggest supporter of his son Eddie, by his side always and none more proud than when Eddie won Ulster and Irish Senior titles.
“Harry was ever-present at our club shows down the years too.
“He gave us a great hand, did everything from coaching and encouraging the boxers, glove steward, driver, timekeeper, putting up the rings, you name it, he did it, and all voluntary, an all-round hard worker for amateur boxing.
“His example and advice helped many a young boxer in their careers down the years.
“I can’t think of anyone in boxing who would have nothing other than total respect for Harry Fisher.
“He would give a helping hand to anybody in the game.
“Harry was really ‘The Quiet Man’ of amateur boxing - he didn’t need to raise his voice to get his point across, and you knew he was there for you when you needed him.
“From all of us 10 in the Hawkins family, from all of us at the Holy Trinity club and people throughout the Turf Lodge estate: ‘Farewell, my friend.’
“Our heart goes out to his wife Margaret and his entire Fisher family and friends.”
Harry Fisher’s remains will leave his late home, 4 Monagh Crescent, Turf Lodge, on Tuesday at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in Holy Trinity Church followed by burial in Milltown Cemetery.
