Obituary of Dassise Leandre Bisson

Dassise Bisson was born to Arsene and Alberta Bisson, February 25, 1923. He was the eldest of 13 children. From the day he started walking Dassise was helping his mom and dad with the farm chores. As the family grew with new brothers and sisters, he being the eldest, stayed home to help with the ever increasing burden of clearing the land, planting and harvesting crops, and taking care of livestock. He farmed in Debden area with his brother Omer until 1962. It was around this time that a horrible accident occurred which took the life of his best friend and neighbor, Gerry Lehouillier. Before his death, Pepere and Gerry had made a promise, that if something were ever to happen to Gerry, Dassise would take care of his wife and children. They may have had a couple of drinks at the time, but nevertheless Pepere took this conversation very seriously. A few months after his best friend’s death he began to fulfill the promise he had made and started delivering fresh eggs and milk to this newly widowed woman. The rest is history. Marielle and Dassise were married a few months later, and moved to the farm in Mattes to start their new life together. Along with his instant family of 4 children, he was blessed with 3 more, unfortunately, the youngest Michel passed away two days after he was born. I don’t know that anyone could have foreseen that a relationship based on a friend’s promise could turn into a love like Pepere and Memere’s. Their love was unconditional, as was his love for all his children. Although Dassise never had a chance to attend school, he was one smart individual. He couldn’t read, but man, don’t challenge him with calculations, you were going to lose ”hands down”. Saturday night T.V. was reserved for “Hockey Night in Canada”! He loved to watch his Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens play. Work could wait till the game was over! In 1988 Dassise and Marielle retired from farming and moved to Debden. They joined the Golden Age Club, where he enjoyed playing cards, bowling, pool and shuffleboard. They also very much enjoyed bus tours and got the chance to go to Florida and B.C. on some well deserved vacations. He loved his Grandchildren, giving them advice or sharing stories with them whenever they asked. The highlight of staying at Pepere and Memeres, was definitely his famous macaroni with tomatoes. They all remember that gourmet meal quite fondly. They moved to the new Debden Heritage Manor in 2010 where they adjusted well and loved their new surroundings. As his health began to deteriorate in the fall of 2010, Dassise moved to the Big River Health Centre seniors home for a short period of time, and finally his last two years at Whispering Pine Place seniors home in Canwood where he peacefully passed away. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife of 50 years, Marielle of Debden, SK, his children: Guy (Suzanne) Lehouillier of Debden, SK, Jean (Carol) Lehouillier of Leoville, SK, Priscilla (Robert) Charpentier of Debden, SK, Réal (Lorraine) Lehouillier of Debden, SK, Claude (Melanie) Bisson of Unity, SK, Angele (Brian) Blocka of Saskatoon, SK and 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Also left to cherish Dassise’s memory are his siblings: Albert (Chantal) Bisson of Debden, SK; Sylva (Therese) of Debden, SK; Rosilda (Henri) Chretien of Port Alberni, BC; Denis (Lise) Bisson of Winnipeg, MB; Sr. Rita Bisson, P of M, of North Battleford, SK; Henri (Lucille) Bisson of Winnipeg, MB; Therese Bisson of Winnipeg, MB, his brother-in-law, Henri Sevigny of Port Alberni, BC, his sisters-in-law, Lillian Bisson of Prince Albert, SK, Yvonne Bisson of Prince Albert, SK and Evelyn Bisson of Debden, SK, his brothers-in-law: Gerard (Peggy) Jean of Saskatoon, SK; Marcelin Jean of Vancouver, BC.; Raymond (Denise) Jean of Debden, SK and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dassise is predeceased by: his parents, Arsene and Alberta Bisson, his brothers, Robert, Omer, Gerard, Lucien, his sister, Lydia Sevigny, an infant son, Michel Bisson, his father and mother-in-law, Alphide and Jeanette Jean , his brother-in-law, Robert Jean. Prayer Service was held Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 ~ 7:30 pm followed by the Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 ~ 10:30 am. Both were held from the St Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church, Debden, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations in memory of Dassise may be sent to St Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church Or Debden Cemetery Fund. Email condolences to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Delores Beaulac entrusted with arrangements.