Windsor Obituary: Joan Bisson, 80

Joan (DiStefano) Bisson, 80, of East Windsor entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. She was the wife of 59 years to Donald R. Bisson.

Joan was born on Nov. 11, 1937, to the late Nicholas and Jeanette (Verrastro) DiStefano. She was a graduate of Lodi High School and had resided in East Windsor for the past 14 years and in Windsor for 40 years. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading mystery novels, sewing, word puzzles, cooking, baking and spending time with her dog “Abby.”

In addition to her husband Donald, Joan is survived by her four children: Ron Bisson and wife Nancy of Newington, Bill Bisson and wife Jean of Windsor, Tom Bisson of Stafford Springs, and Donna Bisson and significant other Jeff Dorman of Enfield; her beloved grandchildren, Steven, Jeffrey, Taylor and Sam Bisson; cherished great-grandchild, Grayson Swain; her sister, Diana DiStefano from Chicago; her little dog “Abby”; along with many nieces. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by a son, Richard Bisson, a sister, Antoinette Layton, and a brother, Joseph DiStefano.

Joan’s family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Rd., Enfield.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Dr., Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.