Tom Fisher sadly passed away on 10 November, after a well fought battle with Mesothelioma. Never complaining, Tom stoically dealt with his treatment, and he made sure he packed as much in to the time he had left as possible!
Tom and Kerry, who tragically also passed from cancer in 2016, joined Porsche Club GB Region 8 in 1999. They soon took on the Regional Organiser role and during a 13-year period transformed it from a Region with around 30 members to one with over 1000 members. What an achievement!
Tom was a car man through and through. His own vehicle ownership was very impressive. His fascination for Porsches stemmed back to the late '90s but Triumphs were also a mainstay of his life. Indeed, he still had his TR4 which he bought in 1972. From his first 993 to his 996C4, GT3, 924 Carrera and his beloved Boxster GTS, his cars were always meticulously maintained and presented. Tom was no slouch in the speed department, and he and Kerry regularly campaigned in ‘Tango’, their orange Boxster at many sprints and hill climbs along with many other members of Porsche Club.
Ever present at rallies, Club events, race meets and Club nights Tom was the friendly face of the club, the one that made you feel at ease, and the one with the knowledge and contacts to help you with anything that you may have on your mind. His background as a psychiatric nurse and manager probably made him eminently suitable to running the Region. When it came to problem solving Tom was without equal.
It is so sad to say goodbye to Tom as we will all miss him dreadfully. His legacy will live on through the Club and the friends that knew him. A gentleman to the end and a friend to us all.