Stoughton Police Dispatcher Dies After Battle With Cancer

STOUGHTON, MA — Carl Fischer, the dispatcher supervisor for Stoughton police, died Sunday after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Fischer worked in public safety for nearly 30 years. He was a dispatcher in Avon for both police and fire from 1992 until he became the supervisor in Stoughton in 2017.

Stoughton police in a statement said Fischer loved his job and could tell people about the most minor details of the systems the department uses. But his favorite topic of discussion was always about his family.

"You could not steal a moment of his time without him talking about his twin sons Bryan and Joe," Stoughton police said in a statement. "Whether he was talking about baseball or their college searches he would beam with pride for his two boys. He loved his town of Avon as well. He volunteered countess hours as a baseball coach and VP of the Little League for six years."

During the last few months, Fischer's battle with cancer worsened, but police and his loved ones rallied around him. The front of the police station and much of Avon were decorated with purple ribbons, the color for pancreatic cancer awareness.

Police said even as Fischer's health deteriorated, he vowed to see his sons graduate from Avon High School. His sons graduated Saturday, and although Fischer could not be in attendance, his presence was felt.

Police said Bryan Fischer, as senior class president, delivered a "powerfully moving and emotional speech." After the commencement, Carl Fischer's wife Lori and their two sons visited him to show him the boys' diplomas.

"They shared a special moment with him, and he was most certainly filled with pride," police said. "A promise kept by a most honorable man. Please keep the Fischer family and ours in your thoughts. Pancreatic cancer is a terrible demon but Carl battled valiantly. Carl we will miss you a great deal. You were an incredible gentleman. Your family will always be a part of ours."