Wallace Daniel "Buzz" Poisson age 88 of New Bedford passed away Wednesday September 29th in St. Luke's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Joan T. Poisson with whom he shared over 47 wonderful years of marriage.
He was a lifelong area resident born in Acushnet on Sept 3, 1933, and was the son of Napoleon Poisson and Marion (Viera) Poisson. In addition to his parents Wallace is predeceased by his two sisters Cora Fleurent and Lorraine Marot and his beloved daughter Lynda M. Vargas. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Debra Caban and her partner Bob Carlin of Taunton; and Lisa J. Poisson of Acushnet; two sisters Lucille Trahan and Marian Menard of Acushnet; five grandchildren Jodie, Tiffany, Timothy, Heather and Joey; 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School he maintained high moral and ethical standards throughout his lifetime. Wallace proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years. He then had a successful 28 year career for the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer at MCI Bridgewater until his retirement. Following retirement Buzz enjoyed many happy years working at the Potting Bench in the greenhouse and arranging holiday wreaths.
He was a hardworking man who took great pride in everything he did, but his proudest accomplishment was raising his family with Joan. Buzz found the greatest joy in spending time with the ones he loved, teaching life lessons, and was always first to lend a helping hand. Always trying make someone smile and share a hug, he will be greatly missed and his legacy will shine brightly through his family who will forever honor his name.
His funeral mass will be held on Friday October 22, 2021 at 10AM at St. Francis Xavier Church, 125 Main St. Acushnet MA. Contributions in Wallace's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital,www.stjude.org "Good Night, God Bless, I Love You".
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