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Denis Bissonnette
May 29, 1937 - December 13, 2009
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Denis Robert Joseph Bissonnette passed away peacefully Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Penticton Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Denis was the youngest of 12 children and was born May 29, 1937 in Assiniboia, SK. He was raised on the family farm in St. Victor, SK and moved to BC in 1958. His wife of 40 years, Carole Bissonnette and his children Laurel Turner (Patrick) and Cameron Bissonnette (Kelsi) survives Denis. His 3 grandchildren Katie, Liam & Sophie also survive him. Denis enjoyed a career with the Department of Transport in the Coast Guard working on weather ships and also at the South Terminal at the Vancouver airport. In 1978 Denis moved his family to Osoyoos to operate the Husky Car & Truck Stop. In 1985 Denis & Carole were awarded the license to operate the Osoyoos and Kingsgate Duty Free Shops. They were among the pioneers in the Canadian Duty Free Industry. Denis was a very active member of the Osoyoos community serving and holding various board positions of the Osoyoos Gyro Club, Osoyoos International Curling Club, and the Osoyoos Golf and Country Club. Denis was involved with a group of partners that developed the first phase of properties at Fairway Hills Estates. “El Capitano” was an avid golfer, poker player, curler, investor, and passionate Canucks and BC Lions fan. He also loved to dance as was exhibited at many bonspiels. Denis was a great family man and loved being around friends and always enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Denis loved to travel, he and Carole were fortunate to travel to many countries and exotic destinations around the world. Denis’s health declined in the last year and he was suffering from various ailments all the while maintaining a very positive attitude. Denis will be greatly missed by all. Until we see you again “El Capitano”, there is an 8 minute call for you on the 1st tee box.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday January 2, 2010 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church with Celebrant Fr. Rex Velmonte. A reception will follow at the Watermark Beach Resort, 15 Park Place, Osoyoos, BC.
No flowers please. Donations gratefully requested to the South Okanagan Medical Foundation for a new CT Scanner. Condolences and fond memories may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC.
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From: Tracie Zeiler
Relation: Employee - Friend
Dear Carole, Laurel, Cam & Family: I think of your family daily and especially about the very good times that we spent together. Denis put a lot of trust in me and always treated me like part of the family. Denis taught me so much over the years and I have respected him since I have know him. I will always remember him.
Tracie
From: Carol Dingman
Relation: Curling Club
Carole and family, our sincere condolences. John and I both enjoyed curling in the Daytime league with Denis, we enjoyed his company and he was great to curl with. A couple of years ago Denis played 2nd on my team , it was like the amateur telling the pro what to do, still we had a good time and I appreciated him helping me. We are so sorry for your loss.
John and Carol Dingman
From: Nicky Peters
Relation: Family friend
Dear Cam, Kelsi and family. We are so very sorry to have heard of the passing of Cam’s father. We wish we could be there in support of you today, but please know that you have been in our thoughts this past week and we share your grief. I know how close your family is and how that is valued, so I know that this loss will be tough on all. All our best to you both and as well to the rest of the family. We hope to see you soon. Love Nicky, Mark & Jackson.
From: Faye McKinnon
Relation: golf
Dear Carole and family: Since I’m in Arizona for the winter, I can’t attend the service but my thoughts of sympathy are with all of you. I know how difficult it is to lose a loved one so I can tell you that time does help ease some of that pain. AND, Bob has another golf partner in heaven!
From: Paule & Eco Aukema
Relation: friend
Cam, Kelsi and family, our thoughts are with you and your family. We just started to get to know Dennis, his optimism and sense of life in a difficult situation is something that we will remember. Take care!
From: Jean Roux
Relation: Our paths crossed in the 80's
Carole, Laurel and Cam.
My thoughts are with you during those difficult moments.
Memories of Dennis will always bring back this deep feeling: “This is a Good Man, a very Gooood Man”.
I am thankfull our paths crossed.
Take good care of each others.
Jean
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 2, 2010
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
St. Anne''s Catholic Church
7610 - 87th Street
Osoyoos, BC Canada
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday January 2, 2010 at St. Anne”s Catholic Church, Osoyoos, BC with celebrant Fr. Rex Velmonte. A reception will follow at Walnut Beach Resort, 4200 Lakeshore Dr., Osoyoos, BC.
7610 - 87th Street
Osoyoos, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
Memorial Gifts may be sent directly to:
The South Okanagan Medical Foundation
55 Carmi Avenue
Penticton, BC
V2A 9Z9
“For the purchase of a new CT Scanner”
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