South Paris - Jean Lucien Bisson, 86, passed away on January 15, 2018 at The Veterans Home in South Paris, Maine. He was born in Greene on July 29, 1931, the 6th child of Alphonse and Jeanne Bisson. He grew up on a farm in the Auburn area and attended Auburn schools. He joined The Army on January 11, 1949 and served his nation in The Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge on June 19, 1952. On August 16, 1952, he married Agnes Kathleen Giddings. They soon started a family which they raised in Auburn and Turner.
Jean was a welder for many years and became very well known for his exceptional and top quality work. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially outdoors where he took great pride in the upkeep of his yard. He and Agnes retired and move to Florida for 10 years but returned to Maine in 2005 to be close to family and for medical reasons. He lost Agnes in November 2012 after 60 years of marriage.
Jean is survived by one sister: Jeanette Joncas and her husband Al, eight children: Linda Allison and her husband Eugene of Louisiana, Mike Bisson and his wife Karen of Turner, Nancy Bisson of Turner, Roger Bisson and his wife Susan of Monmouth, Elaine Walker of Turner, Brian Bisson and his wife Ellen of Lewiston, Malcolm Bisson and his wife Camille of Vermont, Tom Bisson and his wife Kelley of Turner, 23 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Jean's guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral Home in Auburn at 11:00 AM. Committal services will be held in The Spring at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's memory to: Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, Maine 04074. A Service of The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Maine 04210. 783-8545
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