South Berwick, Maine
Eliott J. Bisson
Rollinsford – Eliott J. Bisson, 93, formerly of 428 Washington St. died Sunday November 30, 2003 at Dover Rehabilitation & Living Center after a period of failing health.
Born in Eliot, Maine on June 20, 1910 the son of Amedee and Georgianna (Gagne) Bisson. He was predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings: Emelia, Clara, Mary, Margaret, Lucien, Edmond, Robert, Albert, Paul and Wilfred.
In 1939 he married Margaret Labrecque. They were married for 46 years and were blessed with two children, Elaine and Gary. His wife Margaret died in 1986 and his son Gary died in 1993.
For more than 55 years, “Bis” as he was affectionately called by most of his friends and customers, operated Bisson’s Barber Shop on Main St. in South Berwick, ME.
Eliott served our country in the U. S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. Upon his return he was very active in the American Legion Post #47 of Rollinsford, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the Disabled American Veterans Post both of So. Berwick
Bis spent his entire life in the Rollinsford-South Berwick area and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Elaine and Bill Meagher of Acton, MA; two granddaughters Janet P. of Acton, MA and Michelle A. of Merrimack, NH; his daughter-in-law Beverly of Davenport Florida and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home, 301 Main St. So. Berwick, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 3rd at St. Mary Church, Church St., Rollinsford with Rev. Tom Coover, pastor as celebrant. Internment will follow in the family lot in New Town Cemetery, Rollinsford.
Memorials in his name may be made to the South Berwick Emergency Rescue Squad, PO Box 157, So. Berwick, ME 03908.
Please go to www.mcintiremccooey.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.
Dear Elaine and Bill,
Our deepest sympathies are with you at this sad time. I have a few childhood memories of Uncle Eliott and they are all happy. He reminded alot of my beloved grandfather, Edmund. Let his memories comfort you and his love will always be with you.
Love, Debbie Bisson Levine (great neice) and family
Debbie and Jeff (Bisson) Levine
December 05, 2003 | Hillsborough, NJ
My condolences to Elliot's family. I am a LNA at Dover Rehab and had the honor and privilege to take care of this wonderful and funny man. He brightened all of our days with his smile and quick wit. He will be missed so much. God Bless you all.
Cathy Alling
December 03, 2003 | Somersworth, NH
ELAINE,
I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR DAD AS A
REAL GENTLEMEN. YOU ARE LUCKY THAT
HE WAS WITH YOU FOR SUCH A LONG TIME.
OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
BARBARA A. (BABALU)& JOHN H. SMITH
(YOUR COUSIN FROM JERSEY)
Barbara A. (Babalu) Smith
December 01, 2003 | Brick, NJ
I lived across the street from the barbershop for many years. It was neat to hear my Dad talk to Bis aboubt old times,old people around town. So much history is lost with the passing of our fathers. My condolences to the family
john crawford
December 01, 2003 | Jacksonville, FL
Dear Elaine & Bill,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your daughters. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jerry & Lea
Jerry & Lea Janelle
December 01, 2003 | Sanbornville, NH
Our thoughts are with Elaine,Bill, Janet and Michelle at this sad time.
We remember with fondness all the great times in the company of our longest surviving uncle, a true gentleman and a gentle man. We will miss him.
Paul&Margaret Bisson
December 01, 2003 | Sebastian, FL
Elaine:
Your Dad was a true friend and community stalward in Rollinsford and South Berwick. He was a significant contributor in town and will be remembered by many.
Phil
Phil Desjardins
December 01, 2003 | La Mesa, CA
