BANGOR – LaVerne O. Bissell, 95, died March 7, 2006, at a Bangor healthcare facility. He was born May 25, 1910, in Brewer, the son of Everett and Ruth (Griggs) Bissell. He was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as a talented finish carpenter. He was a member of the Advent Christian Church of Bangor. He is survived by one son, Richard D. Bissell Sr. and his wife, Louise, of Holden; one daughter, LaVerne Stoner of Bangor; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Althea Horne of California; and a niece, Ruth Smith of Florida. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Virginia; and his second wife, Evangeline; a son, Robert; two daughters, Gloria Furrow and Regina Randall; and one sister, Helen Trites. A graveside service will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Bangor. Friends may send memorial donations to the Activities Fund, Eastside Rehabilitation, 516 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401. The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff for the special care and love they gave to “Grampy.” A service of Brookings-Smith where condolences may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com
LAVERNE O. BISSELL
