William Wesley Bisson, Jr. Fairfax, Virginia Obituary

William Wesley Bisson, Jr.

William “Bill” Wesley Bisson, Jr., 72, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, passed away on the 28th of February, 2019 surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Buffalo, New York to Ivy Cole and William Wesley Bisson, Sr. He graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota with a BA in History and International Relations where he met his wife of 50 years, Stephanie. Bill was drafted in 1968 and served four years in the United States Navy. For nearly 50 years, Bill practiced real estate in Northern Virginia and assisted multiple generations of military and government families. His clients appreciated his deep knowledge, strong opinions, and wit. Bill had many interests including travel, collecting, golf, music, and decorating his home with the treasures he found from around the world. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a strong, kind, and caring soul who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Bill was also renowned for his sense of humor and high spirits. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Bisson; son, Brendan Bisson; daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Peter Lemire; granddaughter, Ivy Lemire; and siblings, Barbara Bisson and Raymond Bisson. A celebration of Bill’s life will take place on Saturday, March 9th between 11 am and 1 pm ET at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Inova Heart & Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital (https://support.inova.org/page/3747/donate/1).
October 15, 1946 - February 28, 201910/15/194602/28/2019
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Sonia Ray
March 8, 2019
I knew Bill by name way before coming to the Burke office. When I first got here, even though he did not know who I was, he still welcomed me and made me comfortable. His dry wit always made me laugh and when he walked by the front desk I teased him "you need to smile," ... Continue Reading
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Gregory Campbell and Edith Caballero
March 6, 2019
I would like to express my condolences to the family. We met Bill in 2010 when we purchased our first home. When we were searching for a home that met all our needs Bill carefully considered everything and must have showned us hundreds of homes for a year until he found ... Continue Reading
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Mark Williams
March 5, 2019
May the angels lead him to Paradise. Mark and Cilla Williams
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John Melnick
March 4, 2019
Bill was my realtor and we worked together with mutual clients over the years with his real estate partner Mary Lou Henry. So sorry to hear or his passing and deepest sympathies to his family.
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Tania Garry
March 4, 2019
We met Bill after we rented our house from overseas three years ago, when he represented the owner. Bill had reviewed our lease paperwork and very kindly decided, based on our information, not to run a credit check. He surprised us when we eventually met in person by ... Continue Reading
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Lesley Keenan
March 3, 2019
Bill was my BIL! He married my sister, Stephanie in a beautiful ceremony in Stillwater, Minnesota. We were lucky to have him as a part of our family. He was funny and thoughtful and kind. He treasured his own family, and though my family remained in Minnesota, we could a... Continue Reading
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