James A. "Jim" Bissonnette, obituary, Farwell Funeral Service, Nashua, NH

NASHUA – James “Jim” Bissonnette, 85, of Nashua NH passed away peacefully on March 18 surrounded by loving family and caregivers. James was Catholic and a parishioner at St. Patrick Parish in Nashua.

James was born on April 8, 1933 in Nashua, the son of Arthur and Ann (McAlpine) Bissonnette. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Nashua High School in 1951. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Anselm College and an MBA from New York University. He served in the US Army Intelligence from 1955-1957.

James was married to the love of his life, his wife Elizabeth (Betty), whom he married on October 24, 1964. They had been married for 54 years and have four daughters.

James worked as a federal government contracts manager at Raytheon, Sanders Associates (now BAE), and Digital Equipment Corporation. He retired in 1999. He was dedicated to promoting the arts in Nashua, serving as a board member and director of the Nashua Symphony for many years. He was also a board member of the Nashua Arts and Science Center and NH Public Radio.

Having travelled abroad and enjoyed time in Hawaii, James enjoyed the fall and spring at Cape Cod and restful summers at Lake Winnipesaukee with his loving wife Betty and his children and grandchildren.

James is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bissonnette; his daughters and their husbands, Ann and Ray LeClaire of Merrimack, Jane and Paul Pisano of Alexandria, VA, Carolyn and Jim Mail of Nashua, and Noelle and Stephen Landry of Nashua; as well as eight grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 21^st from 4 to 7 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday morning, March 22^nd at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of choice or to Home Health and Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

5 Comments on James A. “Jim” Bissonnette

Lou Ouellette said : Guest Report Jul 04, 2019 at 8:41 PM

Jim was my boss at Sanders years ago. We worked in Hudson in classified programs areas and he was always totally supportive of my approach to contractual matters and backed me every single time. Unfortunately, Jim was too much of a nice peace loving guy good to his staff as well as peers: therefore upper Mgt/ deemed this a weakness and shafted the man....Matters not now Jim my friend you are at peace as you surely deserve.