Florence C. Bissonnette, 91 of Beverly Hills, Florida passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in the loving care of her family and Hospice of Marion County. She was born on Saturday, November 19, 1921 in Central Falls, Rhode Island to Albert and Eva (Laliberte) Courtois. Florence was a retired bookkeeper and elementary school teacher. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, the shuffleboard club and enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Albert Bissonnette of Beverly Hills, Florida; sons, Paul Bissonnette and wife Bridget of Portsmouth, RI and Marc Bissonnette and wife Lillian of Kingston, WA; daughters, Denise Oswald and husband Bill of Piermont, NY, Anne McLucas of Silver Springs, FL and Lise Bissonnette of Cranston, RI; grandchildren, Patrick Oswald and wife Jill of New York, Brendan Oswald and wife Jessica of New York, Bonnie Ehri and husband Gabriel of Pennsylvania, Marc Bissonnette of Washington and Rosella Florence Bissonnette of Washington and seven great grandchildren.

Vigil Service, Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Fero Funeral Home with visitation following until 4:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Friends of Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, Florida 34465.

Arrangements entrusted to Fero Funeral Home www.ferofuneralhome.com