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Paul BISSON Obituary
BISSON, Paul Leonard Joseph
In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and principal who passed away on December 24, 2016, at the age of 53. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Renaud) for 27 years. Loving father of Nicole, Natalie and Eric Bisson. Dear son of Leonard and Mary-Jane Bisson and son- in-law to Leo and Florette Renaud. Brother to Leo (Erin) and Pauline Landgraff (Robert). Paul will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Paul was an admired and a well respected principal at Tecumseh Vista Academy, W. G. Davis, Puce Public School and taught at Kingsville Public School. Visiting will be held at
Melady Funeral Home
572 Notre Dame St., Belle River
519-728-1500
on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers at 4:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. to St. Simon & St. Jude Church for the funeral mass at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Simon & St. Jude Cemetery. In kindness, memorial donations to Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at
www.meladyfuneral.ca.
Paul was a generous man. Family always came first, followed closely by his many endeavours in the community to help the less fortunate, including the sponsoring of two underprivileged children. Paul will also be remembered for his love of taking a stand (on any issue), and all the debating that followed. Paul will forever be in our thoughts. We will always remember
"Together We Are Better"
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Larry & Becky Bastien
December 25, 2017
Karen and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Always enjoyed Paul as a friend at our Saturday Men's bible study.
Debbie Demmans
December 24, 2017
My thoughts are with your family today, he is truly missed, may he rest in peace
December 23, 2017
Karen
Just want to send our very best wishes to you and your family. Our prayers are with you and we hope you continue to be strong and faithful. Again, our very best to you and your family. David and Sandi.
Diane Gill
December 20, 2017
Our prayers are with you and family.
Take care
Diane & Darryl Gill
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Penny Harris
December 18, 2017
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I will never forget receiving a phone call 3 years ago from Mr. Bisson who didn't know me but reached out to me to offer support while my daughter who was in the 8th grade was struggling with mental health issues. Paul spent at least ten minutes offering me advice and personal anecdotes that really helped me as a worried parent. May he forever rest in heavely peace.
Jan Caverzan
January 10, 2017
Karen please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Myriam Morrow
January 3, 2017
Mes très sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
I worked with Paul years ago at Sandwich West Public School, in the French Immersion programme.
January 3, 2017
Dear Karen,my deepest sympathy to you, Nicole,Natalie and Eric on your loss. I pray God will give you strenght during this diffucult time.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Annette Toth
Fernie Marentette
January 3, 2017
Karen,
my deepest sympathy and wishing you strength, comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead. God bless you and your beautiful family.
January 2, 2017
My sympathies to your family. I worked with Paul many years ago at Sandwich West Public School, and he was a pleasure to work for.
Lisa Durocher
January 1, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Bisson family,
I had the privilege to know him when my daughter was at Tecumseh Vista. He was such a sweet man who you knew loved his work. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bisson family.
Emily DuChene
Linda Monforton
December 29, 2016
My deepest sympathy. Paul was a caring, compassionate man. His passing is a great loss to all.
Rosaire and Eva Pinsonneault
December 29, 2016
Our deepest sympathy To Karen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time .
Juanita Rivait
December 29, 2016
Paul was an exceptional principal at Hugh Beaton. I found him wholly supportive and appreciated his friendship. May you all, in time, find the solace you seek.
Maria McCann
December 29, 2016
Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. As a new chair of Tecumseh Vista Parent Council, Paul was always available to answer questions and give me guidance. With the Aviva project, he was passionate and determined to finish it. He was a great leader who inspired us all to achieve the unachievable. What impressed me most about Paul was his deep faith in God and his openness in sharing that faith with others. He truly believed in putting God first in his life and allowing God to lead him in whatever adventure awaited him. Paul has definetely embarked on an incredible adventure in Heaven and I am sure he has already started several committees on how to improve things.
What I have taken from Paul's life is to always live life to the fullest, to always tackle things that are bigger than yourself, to help others, to find solutions to problems and to be bold and fearless in solving issues and to be committed to the faith and unashamed to share that faith with others. He will truly be missed. May your family find comfort in God's promises and in His love.
"Miss Heather" Heather Burton
December 29, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Bisson family. I had the pleasure of working with Paul at WG Davis. He was a compassionate man for his students, his staff, his school and the community. He will be forever in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jessica Reimers
December 29, 2016
My deepest sympathies go out to the Bisson family. Your father/husband was a man of great compassion and integrity. I had many a good chat with him during my years at the GECDSB. I was very lucky to have known him.
Mercedes and Aidan Deive
December 29, 2016
My son and i are so very sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure and privilege of having him in our lives as principal of Wm. G Davis P.S. He was and is a beautiful soul. My son adored him. My son, who doesn't have a father, wanted to give Mr. Bisson a father's day card. He thought that much of him. He has been and will be missed but, will always have a special place in our hearts. Although he is not in the physical world, we hope you can feel him with you the rest of your days. I know we will. Many healing thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
Aidan and Mercedes
Patti Ilic
December 29, 2016
Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences and prayers to you and your family.
December 29, 2016
Our deepest sympathy and condolences,Carole,Travis and Dylan Kitching
Jennifer McNorton
December 29, 2016
Paul interviewed me twice in the last year. He called me multiple times after the second interview without luck of reaching me and without ever leaving a message. When he finally got ahold of me, he explained that he wanted to personally congratulate me on getting the job before hearing from the board office- and he had the nicest most inspirational message along with the congrats. Both times I met him I felt comforted- in the nervousness of interviews he had a special way to make me feel at ease and confident. In those short 2 interviews it was clear to see he had a great witty sense of humour and both times I left feeling happy and touched by his kindness. His smile was so genuine. It was clear to see he was a special person and someone who exemplified leadership- based on what I've read in the media and talking with his staff- everyone truly felt the same. His loss is greatly felt by all. He will be missed and not forgotten. He has touched so many lives. I send my deepest condolences to Paul's family. I will also be thinking of his staff and students as they return to school without him. ❤
wright/Lamoureux
December 29, 2016
Our Sincere Sympathy to the Bisson family.
Diane & Darryl Gill
December 29, 2016
Dear Karen and Family, so sorry for your lost. Our hearts go out to you. Paul was a caring person everyone he came in contact with was made to feel special. He will be greatly missed.
All our prayers
Darryl & Diane Gill
Rachel G
December 29, 2016
Mr. Paul was my grade 5 teacher at KPS, I still remember his enthusiasm for teaching and his infectious laugh, he made learning fun! He was a wonderful teacher and I remember him with fond memories.
I am very saddened to learn of his passing, and I am sending all of my love to his family and friends in this terribly sad time. I hope you take comfort in knowing that he had such a meaningful impact on so many lives.
Lina Busico
December 29, 2016
Dearest Karen and Family, deepest sympathy and condolences. May his memories in your heart bring a smile each and every time. My prayers are with you and your family.
Leonora Cummings (nee Costa)
December 28, 2016
Sweetest Karen and Children,
I can only but imagine the deep sadness in your hearts.
I hold many fond memories of Paul from working with him at Kingsville Public School but especially when our staff attended your memorable wedding! This past May, I had the privilege of spending time with Paul at TVA. Even though many years had passed since we had seen each other, Paul greeted me with a big, warm hug and we shared many hearty and heart-felt laughs as we reminisced about days gone by! I left thinking...what an amazing person who just got better with age, like a fine wine...I'm a better person for having known him...
My heart and deepest sympathies go out to each one of you. I pray you will find the peace that surpasses understanding during this difficult time. I pray that God would continue to hold each of you in the palm of His mighty hand as He strengthens and comforts you on this journey.
Leonora Cummings (nee Costa)
Tracey Soulliere
December 28, 2016
My children had the opportunity to have Mr.Bisson as there Principal at W.G. Davis. He was a Amazing Principal and had a heart of gold. He always and I mean always had the students best interest. Never seen no child go without and would go above and beyond. Compassionate to me is the key to a Principal and he definitely met that and more. RIP Mr. Bisson prayers and deepest sympathy to your family whom you spoke so fondly about..
R. Atris
December 28, 2016
I worked with Paul 4 years ago for a short period of time - nothing but positive things to say about him. It's never easy losing a loved one. My condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Tellier
December 28, 2016
Paul was a very kind, gentle and inspirational man. He was so dedicated to the education and learning of our children and youth of the community. I had the honor of getting to know Paul from Puce Public and being a cherished member on the board of Lakeshore Daycare. He will dearly
be missed by all. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
December 28, 2016
To all the Bison Family, I had the honor of knowing Paul from Puce Public School and being a dedicated Board Member of Lakeshore
Daycare. He was always a inspiration and so dedicated to the education and growth of our all our children and youth of the community. He will be sadly missed.I will
keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Murray and Diane Hislop
December 28, 2016
Karen and family, our deepest sympathy. I pray God will give you strength at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Diane Schroeder
December 28, 2016
I worked with Paul 21 years ago as President of the Essex County Women's Teachers Association and he was President of OPSTF. I enjoyed planning events ,attending board meetings and shared executive meetings. He always encouraged a collegial forum in which to work. Gone too soon for all the good he had yet to accomplish!.
Diane Schroeder
December 28, 2016
Paul will be sadly missed. He was a compassionate, funny, caring man who loved his family and friends. A truly great educator with hope and compassion for all his students. A true gentlemen.
Linda Green
Nicole St. Amour
December 28, 2016
He was a wonderful principal and loved by all his TVA children. He will be missed.
December 28, 2016
Dear Karen, words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers. Lucille McDonald (FLIC office)
Mike Kelly
December 28, 2016
Dear Karen, I was saddened to hear about the unexpected passing of your dear husband Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann Denzinger (Dr. Hahn-Lee's office)
December 28, 2016
Dear Karen, Nicole, Natalie and Eric
I had the privilege of being acquainted with your family and always experienced friendliness, kindness and patience. I am very sorrowful to learn of Paul's passing and cannot express my condolences adequately. May God carry you in the days ahead and comfort you with His peace.
You are all lovingly remembered.
December 28, 2016
We are deeply saddened, he was a great mentor and leader for everyone. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Bisson Family.
The Bunn Family
December 28, 2016
A kind caring individual who will be greatly missed. God bless your family at this time.
Sue Cosford
Retired secretary, KPS
Angela Harrison
December 28, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the family and all who knew Paul. Truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. He will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Iole Iadipaolo
December 28, 2016
Grateful for the memories of effective program collaboration in assisting newcomer families at Davis School, RIP (rest in paradise) Mr. Bisson.
Our thanks to you and our heartfelt condolences to the Bisson family.
Ron Marshall
December 28, 2016
What a terrible loss. Paul, our Fontainebleau community is a much better place because of the influences you instilled in all of us, especially your students at W.G.Davis school. You were always easily approachable and willing to get involved in all our community adventures. You will be sadly missed. Your friends always:
Friends of Fontainebleau
Aden, Sharon, Reagan Coburn
December 28, 2016
Our deepest condolences to you Eric, Karen and the entire Bisson - Renaud family. May God provide you with the strength needed during this very difficult time.
Tony Mazzotta
December 28, 2016
It's terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
December 28, 2016
Karen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Philomena Elliott (Anthony Leardi's office)
Dan Bennett
December 28, 2016
As a Board employee for nearly 28 years, I've encountered many principals in my time....and Paul was definitely one of the better ones. He would always arrive at Vista very early in the morning and no matter how busy we both were, we'd always sit and have a little heart to heart each time. He always liked to pick my brain about school related stuff and I liked to pick his. We both have sons similar in age and I'll never forget a comical moment of swapping "learning to drive" stories we shared about them. Paul was a very grounded, reasonable and respectful man, qualities that were especially endearing to me. Vista school has suffered a major loss. My sincerest condolences go out to his entire family, you should all be very proud.
Larry and Becky Bastien
December 28, 2016
Bisson Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your sudden loss.
The Hill Family
December 28, 2016
Paul was a very honest, sincere, caring individual who helped all three of our children while at Vista. He was very approachable. It is these traits that made him stand out to us and to many others.
He will be missed.
Tina, Andy, Colin and Mason MacDonald
December 28, 2016
So saddened by this news. Just spoke w him a week ago at church about how excited and proud I was for Vista to have won the Rotary award. He was a principal for both my boys. God bless.
Kathleen Keelan (Collymore)
December 27, 2016
I had the absolute pleasure and honour of working with Paul at Vista for my final three years of teaching. I will always remember his amazing and infectious sense of humour, his love of learning and most of all, his love for his "family." This "family" began at home then spread to include the entire Vista community, his church, his colleagues and mankind in general. We began Vista with the theme, "WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER" and I can honestly say, I am a better person for having known Paul. May his legacy be a better community, each and every one of us. Love and prayers to his family and to all who loved him.
Jacky Kennedy
December 27, 2016
So very sorry to hear this news, Paul was a kind and quiet man I met being the school nurse at Tec vista. Always in good spirits and had such a calming way about him. Deepest sympathy for his family!
The Tanovic Family
December 27, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Bisson family. Our 3 children are students at Tecumseh Vista and have always had nice things to say about their school principal. He would frequently walk around the school, visit the classrooms and talk to the students. The kids knew that he really cared about them. Our kids have shared many M. Bisson stories with us over the years.
M. Bisson, you will be missed.
Amanda A Johansen
December 27, 2016
Dear Paul's family. I am an norcan student from Norway. I met Mr Bisson trough this project and felt a connection the second I met him, he became my star and a person I looked up to. He was such a great guy, and had a fantastic sense of humour. He will be deeply missed. I want to send you my greatest wishes trough these though times.
Pam Dawson
December 27, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss. Paul was amazing to work with and I had the pleasure of doing so at Puce and he was also the Principal at Puce while my daughter's attended school there. He has always been kind-hearted and fair. My prayers are with you, may you find strength and peace during this most difficult time. Love and hugs to all.
Francis and Jeanette Diotte
December 27, 2016
Len and Mary Jane. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
The Diotte Family
December 27, 2016
Len and Mary Jane are thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. With our deepest sympathy.
Aaron,Shelley n Bryce Montgomery
December 27, 2016
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man..He will be missed my so many,prayers to the Family
Shaneen and Nya
December 27, 2016
So sad to hear about the passing of your husband, father and friend to many. Mr Bisson has been my daughters principal since the start of Tecumseh Vista and is set to graduate this yr. Nothing but wonderful stories, and how much fun he was, and the free hug shirt he would wear. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. "Together We Are Better"
Rob & Bev Bedard
December 27, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Know you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Kelly Dean
December 27, 2016
Always remembered, never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim & Kelly Dean
Heidi, Logan and Carter Loffelmann
December 27, 2016
You will be missed Mr. Bisson. You made Vista the incredible school it is!! Together we are better!
December 27, 2016
Dear Karen and Family
I was so saddened to hear of this tragic loss.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.
May God Bless you and your family. Our thoughts will be with you.
David and Sandi Lupton
Sue Carignan
December 27, 2016
Mr Bisson was a wonderful and thoughtful teacher / principal to my 3 children at Puce Public . Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, from Sue , Katrina , Kregg and Kendall Carignan
December 27, 2016
Mr. Bisson was an amazing principal at Tecumseh Vista. We appreciated his kindness and understanding and that is why he will be deeply missed. Our prayers and condolences are with his family.
Sincerely ...the Summer family
Henriette Renaud
December 27, 2016
To: Mary Jane and Leonard....this is so sad...what a shock for everyone. Gerry and I will be praying for the family for strength in this difficult time.
-Henriette Renaud--Mission, B.C.
Justin Begley
December 27, 2016
I have just been informed, that the principal of Tecumseh Vista Academy Elementary School has died of a heart attack yesterday. My condolences go out to him and his family. This is not a good way to spend Christmas at all. This also has a big impact on me because I work with him every Monday and Friday through a mentorship program through leadership class. Not only that... He also gave me my first DJ job. DJ`ing is literally my life and what calms me down. And not only that..... It`s my little brothers principal too. So yea. RIP Mr. Bisson. You were and still are an inspiration to me and you and your family are in my heart. And don`t forget.... Together We Are Better.
Jason Labbee
December 27, 2016
He was a great man he will be missed by all..
Deb Gagnier
December 27, 2016
Paul you are an amazing person with so many strengths. A heart full or caring and stands up for those around you. Rest in peace and watch over us as you do.
Kind thoughts and good memories to you family.
In sympathy, Deb, Nicole & Ryan Gagnier
Anita Ellsworth-Ellis
December 27, 2016
To the Family:
I was so very sorry to hear about your loss. Paul was always so patient, kind and considerate. My son is in the new GAINS program that just started in September at TVA. My son took to Paul immediately and Paul did not mind all of the unexpected hugs he received. Me was so gentle and understanding and always had a kind and funny word to say. I know he will truly be missed. You are all in our prayers. Please find comfort in all of the great memories you can share.
Love from the Family of Michael Ellis. (GAINS/Mrs.Huang)
Debbie Demmans
December 27, 2016
Dear Karen and family, my heart goes out to you, he will be truly missed.
Tina, Andy, Colin and Mason MacDonald
December 27, 2016
So saddened by this news. Just spoke w him a week ago at church about how excited and proud I was for Vista to have won the Rotary award. He was a principal for both my boys. God bless.
December 27, 2016
Eric and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your Father, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Greg, Nicole, Mitchell and Eve McCosh
December 27, 2016
Here is a young man I admired and respected as a dedicated teacher and human being. Paul is a great loss hot only to his family and friends but to the teaching profession My sympathy to Karen and family Shannon Olson ( former Principal of Kingsville Public)
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