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ROLLAND BISSONNETTE Obituary

ROLLAND F. "SUNNY" BISSONNETTE SR. - WINOOSKI - Rolland F. "Sunny" Bissonnette Sr., 87, of Winooski, died on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, in Fletcher Allen Health Care with his loving family by his side. Sunny was born in Winooski on June 26, 1926, the son of Joseph and Valarie (Fremeau) Bissonnette. He served his country during W.W.II with the US Army where he obtained the rank of Corporal. Sunny was employed for many years at VT Furniture, and retired from G.E. in 1988. He was a Life Member at the RVA Post 514, DAV Lake Champlain Post 17, VFW Post 1767 and American Legion Post 89. Sunny enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and travel, but mostly spending time with his family. Sunny is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lucette J. "Lou" Bissonnette of Winooski; son, Rolland "Ron" Bissonnette Jr. and wife, Evelyn, of Milton; daughter, Nancy Metivier and husband, Maurice "Moe," of Burlington; four grandchildren, Lori Meigs and husband, Justin, Jason Metivier, Shelley Bissonnette, and Craig Bissonnette and wife, Lauren; brother, Robert Bissonnette of Winooski; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; and his sister and brothers. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made St. Francis Xavier School, 5 St. Peter St., Winooski, VT 05404.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Oct. 16, 2013.
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Ron and Evelyn. So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Jim and Kaye Lyons

October 20, 2013

Ron, Ev, Craig and Shelly,
I'm sorry for your loss but I know there will be a great celebration when you all see each other again! I bet my Dad is thanking him for Ron, being such a loyal employee and friend to himself and our family. May GOD heal your hearts quickly with His grace and mercy! Sherry Giroux

October 19, 2013

Ron & Evelyn,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim & Kerry-Ellen Rock

October 19, 2013

Aunt Lou and family sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Joseph Williams

October 17, 2013

Nancy and Ron, I just want to extend my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Connie MacIntosh

October 16, 2013

Lou & Family,
Sorry to hear about Sunny. We are sorry that we will not be able to be with you at this difficult time. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Marguerite Turmel Dezotell

October 16, 2013

Ron & family - I am sorry for your loss!

Jim Reid

October 16, 2013

Terrie & I would like to extent our condolence to the family of Rolland, our prayers go out to you & your family at this.
Bob & Terrie

Robert Cota

October 16, 2013

Words Cannot express my sadness for The man I also called uncle sunny for 15 years he was one of the few neighbors I loved dearly across the street. He helped me many occasions at my house he watched over us... My girls would go over for cookies..and peek through the mail box chute waiting for lucy or sunny to let them in.My husband would go over and they would chat about fishing sometimes we would see sunny at malletsbay access watching the boats coming in and out I would have loved to get him on the boat with us, but he just chuckle and say he was to old...:)..My deepest sympathies to family and especially lucette may peace be with you..love and miss you..xo Wanda Paluba...

Wanda Paluba

October 16, 2013

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