Obituary of Clarence A. Bissonnette

Clarence A. Bissonnette Plattsburgh - Clarence A. Bissonnette, 97, of Riley Avenue, Plattsburgh, died Friday, October 24, 2008 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Redford, June 14, 1911, the son of Louis and Margaret (Perry) Bissonnette. When Clarence was a young boy his family moved to Dannemora where he later graduated from Dannemora High School in 1930. He moved from Dannemora in 1974 to his residence in Plattsburgh. Clarence was a locally known self-employed finish carpenter. He was an avid outdoorsman and proud member of the 46ers #3374. He also belonged to the Visually Impaired Support Group, Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club, Sierra Club, and a life member of the Siberian Rod and Gun Club. Survivors include his sister, Eleanor B. Mayette of Dannemora; Eleanor's grandchildren, Tamara and husband Gary Vaughan, and their daughter, Heather, all of Dannemora, Trudi and husband Ted Siddell, and their children, Ryan and Nathan, all of Bloomingdale, and Robbie and wife Lynda Tripp, and their daughter, Madyson Jane, all of Chazy Lake; and nephew-in-law, Thomas Tripp and wife Kathy, and their daughter Katie Clancy and family, all of Dannemora. He was predeceased by his parents; sister Frances Bissonnette in 1931; niece, Linda Jane Tripp in 1979; and brother-in-law, Robert Mayette in 1974. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11am at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora with Rev. Donald F. Kramberg, pastor, celebrating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Dannemora. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora, the St. John Feral Cat Fund of Plattsburgh, or the Adirondack Humane Society of Plattsburgh. Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Clarence Bissonnette please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com 643-9055