GEORGIA – Clifton William “Chip” Bissonward, 59, of Georgia, formerly of Hardwick, Walden and Cabot, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 2, in Swanton.
lifton was born on January 24, 1966, in Barre City, the son of Clarence and Sharon (Fisk) Ward.
Growing up on the farm he was active in Cub Scouts, training beagles and going to Field trials.
He attended Hazen Union School in Hardwick.
Following his education he joined the Vermont Army National Guard.
Clifton married Mary Bisson on July 27, 1991, at the United Church in Hardwick. Together they raised their only child, Joseph, and lived in Walden before divorcing later after almost 30 years of marriage.
In his earlier years, Clifton moved to Florida where he was employed by a wrecker service. Later, returning to Vermont, he was employed as a farm hand in Bridgeport, and for 30 years was employed by Ron Bisson hanging dry wall and doing plaster work. Later Clifton worked for Paul Davis Restoration in Hardwick, Elite Construction in Williston and for the last two years, he operated his own residential construction business.
With his love for guns, Chip was a past member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman.
He loved socializing with family and friends.
He also, enjoyed running his own business and watching his hard work and skills progress.
Survivors include his mother, Sharon Ward-Cate of Barnet; a son, Joseph Bissonward (Jennifer) of Barton; three young grandchildren, Ella of Brookfield, Ariya and Anthony of Barton; Clifton’s two sisters, Laurie Mason (Edmond) of Albany, Beverly O’Neill and her fiancé, Gilbert Musgrave, of Hardwick; Clifton’s loving girlfriend, Heather Hughes of Swanton; nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life to honor Clifton, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the American Legion Post No. 7 in Hardwick.
oom meeting information: Clifton Bissonward Celebration of Life, November 23, at 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., Zoom meeting link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5753539150?pwd=Y2dvampkbUFzN3YyazVBSVdKMVdXUT09&omn=73790116951
Meeting ID: 575 353 9150
Passcode: 17bn0Q
Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com
