Raymond Louis Bisson

Raymond Bisson, époux bien aimé de Lorraine (Laurin) est décédé le 20 octobre, 2019 à l’hôpital Saint-Boniface. Natif de Dunrea, il est le fils benjamin d’Alfred et Annette (Boucher). Il laisse dans une grande tristesse ses chers enfants: Colin (Heather), Martin et Mélanie, ainsi que ses petits-enfants qu’il aimait tant – Abrielle, Alexei, Maya, Cazmira et Épiphanie.

Raymond a été un grand dans le monde de l’éducation, dans la vie communautaire et dans sa vie privée. Bien enraciné dans les plaines, dans la terre manitobaine, il a toujours été fier de ses origines agricoles et francophones.

Fidèle à sa foi, la messe des funérailles aura lieu le vendredi 1 novembre 2019 à la Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface.

We are sad to announce the passing of Raymond Bisson in the early hours of October 20,2019 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Raymond was born on June 19, 1944 in Dunrea, Manitoba, a second son to the late Alfred and Annette (Boucher) Bisson.

For 51 years he was a beloved husband and partner in all matters to Lorraine (Laurin). He was the pillar in the lives of his children – Colin (Heather and Brady), Martin and Mélanie; a cherished grandfather to Abrielle, Alexei, Maya, Cazmira and Épiphanie. He also leaves behind a brother Laurent, an extended family (brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins), co-workers, community members and countless friends who enjoyed his companionship and his mischievousness.

Raymond was educated, elementary to university, in various St. Boniface institutions. Despite being away from a farming community at an early age, he never lost his appreciation for the Manitoba countryside. He remained committed to his French Canadian heritage and the industrious work ethic he received from his parents.

Raymond championed education, French language, human rights and community service locally, provincially and nationally. His effectiveness at getting the job done drew on his numerous qualities: a sharp wit, a keen intellect, a master with words, a tenacious spirit and when needed, an amazing physical strength. He was equally at ease in a classroom or a boardroom as he was with a chain saw or a canoe. We will find the essence of his spirit at the cottage that he so lovingly built with the help of family and friends.

Raymond leaves a legacy of love, devotion and joie de vivre to his many friends, former students and colleagues, to members of La Brigade de la Rivière Rouge as well as the community at large and to all those who loved and respected him.

Thank you to all those who have reached out to Raymond and family to help and console us. Special appreciation to family physician Dr. Roxanne Beaudette. We wish to acknowledge the expertise and compassion of the Emergency room staff, the WRHA Home Care and Palliative Care programs.

In keeping with his faith, funeral services were held on Friday November 1st, 2019 at St. Boniface Cathedral,180 avenue de la Cathédrale, with eulogy at 1:00pm and funeral mass commencing at 1:30pm. A private interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers you are invited to donate to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Program C1026-409 Taché Ave Winnipeg R2H 2A6 (204-237-2067) or to Francofonds Inc. 101-205 boulevard Provencher, Winnipeg R2H 0G4 (204-237-5852).