Vincent Victor Bissonnette

January 11, 1927 - May 8, 2024

Vincent passed away peacefully at Suncreek Village in Surrey, BC. He was predeceased by his wife, Ida (Doyle) Bissonnette, in 2018 and is survived by his sons Blair and David (Karen), daughter Lorraine (Bill), grandchildren Leslie (Grant), Julie (Curtis), Cameron, Nick, Holly, great-grandchildren Gatlin, Ingrid, Bruno, Ava and Ivor, along with his sister-in-law Jacqueline Bissonnette and many nieces and nephews in Ontario, PEI and BC. He was predeceased by his parents Blaise and Lena Bissonnette, siblings Rosaire (Catherine) and Stanley.

Vincent was born in Staples, Ontario. He enlisted in the RCAF in 1946 in Clinton, Ontario and became a radio navigator. He taught navigation in Summerside, PEI from 1951-1953. He was transferred to Langar, England from 1953-1955 as part of a support team flying the Bristol aircraft in service to the existing jet squadron situated in England, Europe and North Africa - a cold war effort on Canada’s part. Before returning to Canada in 1956, he was stationed at 1 Air Division HQ in Metz, France. After a few tours of duty in Ontario and Saskatoon, he was stationed at the Sea Island base in Richmond, BC where he was liaison officer to the military members attending the two local universities. He finished his military career as Commanding Officer of the Sea Island base in 1972 and effected the closing of both local military bases. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 291) for 46 years.

After finishing his military career, Vincent embarked on a second career as an employment counsellor with the Canada Manpower Centre in Richmond, BC from 1972 until he retired in 1987.

Vincent’s retirement was wonderful, as he lived life to the fullest. His hobbies included creating recipes with the zucchinis he grew in his garden, wine making, entertaining friends and relatives, participating many times in the Vancouver Sun Run, taking trips in his motorhome, camping at Beachwood, and enjoying his grandchildren. He was grandpa extraordinaire!

Vincent’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Suncreek Village for their excellent care of Vincent, where he was well loved.

A service will be held at a later date in Ontario.