Linda Anne Bisson Sunrise April 5, 1947 and Sunset April 17, 2025 Linda Bisson (nee Hawley) passed away to the spirit world on Thursday, April 17, at the Venvi Valley Stream Retirement Residence in Ottawa, Ontario. Beloved life partner of the late Edward Bisson, who passed away in January 2023. Loving mother of Andrew Bisson (Sabina), Sarah-Lynne Redgers (Ivor) and Matthew Bisson (Rebecca). Linda was a very proud grandmother of Julia Pine Bisson, Colton Redgers, Delaney Redgers, and Eric Redgers. Dear daughter of Ernest and Margaret Hawley (nee White), both predeceased. Predeceased by siblings William (Marlene) and Roy (Evelyn) Haryett, and Ross (Mary), Doris (George) and Ruth (Doug) Hawley. Loving aunt of many nephews and nieces. Godmother to Natalie Bisson. Will be greatly missed by family, friends and community in Bancroft, Port Hope and Manitoulin Island, all in Ontario. She was well known for her infectious laugh, her warm smile, her outgoing personality, an unmatched work ethic, as well as a steadfast enthusiasm for life. She always put the best interests of others, especially her family, before herself. She had a sharp wit, and never seemed to lose patience with the constant height jokes she faced, standing a generous 4’11. Linda enjoyed a good book, watching sports with her family, and an occasional “splash” of white wine. She cherished her annual cottage getaway weekends with her cottage crew of friends from the Port Hope area. Linda was born in Toronto and was raised in Bancroft. She eventually made her way to Toronto for work, where an earlier missed train led to a fateful meeting with her eventual life partner Edward while on a train to London, Ontario, to see her brother Bill. Ed and Linda had a loving relationship for 46 years and we know they are reunited now (and of course she is a little late). Linda worked several jobs over the years, with a significant period as a ward clerk at the Port Hope hospital. While maintaining her job at the hospital, she had a second job as child care provider for the Lowe family just down Elgin Street, helping to raise Justin, Madison, Jacob and Elliott. She loved the children dearly and they loved her back. She eventually moved to M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, the home base for her husband. She made a number of friends on the Island, including Cheryl Stephenson, and relished the opportunity to watch her niece Cassandra Bisson and nephew Brian Bisson Jr. grow up. After the passing of her husband, she relocated to Ottawa to be close to her two sons and quickly became a popular resident of the Venvi Valley Stream Retirement Residence, joining her friends for bingo, day trips, and many enlightening conversations in the lobby mixed in with frequent laughter. Her family is eternally thankful for these friends, especially Jane, at the retirement residence that made the final 18 months of her life that much more enjoyable. Linda left an undeniable impression on so many people. To be around Linda was to know love. Friends and Family will gather on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Ross Funeral Chapel in Port Hope, Ontario followed by a celebration of life at 85 Elgin St. N from 2:00-4:00. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Linda’s name to the Canadian Addison Society at www.addisonsociety.ca.