Brissette, Delmar Donald, 78, Eddington and Stockholm, at Eddington.
Eddington and Stockholm – Delmar Donald Brissette, beloved husband of Shirley (Bossie) Brissette, died at his home after a year-long battle with lung cancer.
He was born in North Caribou on January 23, 1931, to Adelard and Edith (Guerette) Brissette.
His family moved to New Sweden in 1944. He attended New Sweden and Stockholm schools. He worked at Loring AFB in 1953 as a boilerman apprentice, then as boiler operator and as Heating Supervisor from 1972 until retirement in 1986. He was a 59 year member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Stockholm. He served the town of Stockholm as a constable for a few years and as Fire Chief for 16 years. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Court #1977. He tended to the Catholic cemeteries in Stockholm for many years. He and his wife moved to Eddington in 2003 to be closer to their children. They have been members of St. Joseph’s Parish in Brewer for 6 years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by six sons, Bruce and wife, Diane of Greenville, MI, Steve of Colorado Springs, CO, Brian and wife, Jane of Presque Isle, Russell of Jackson, GA, Curtis of Sabattus and Scott and wife, Sue of Murietta, CA.; two daughters, Sharon Swanson and husband, Giff of Frankfort and Brenda Nadeau and husband, Ken of Brewer, son-in-law Ron Sites and daughter-in-law Lisa Brissette; two brothers, Lindy and wife, Florence of Caribou and Davis of Washington, ME; five sisters, Millie Serritella and Doris Lagassie of Caribou, Della and husband, Jim of Santa Barbara, CA, Delcia and husband, Everett of Tarrington, CT and Nancy and husband, Jerry of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by his in-laws, James and Doris Bossie of Cross Lake, Roger and Wendy Bossie, Ann and Michael Sandstrom, Rhonda Bossie, all of Stockholm and Richard and Joanne Bossie of Caribou; ten grandchildren: Danielle, Jennifer, Christopher, Megan, Angela, Eric, Michael, Justin, Ryan and Evan.
He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and a special aunt Jeanette Andrews of North Caribou.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Connie Sites in 1983, a son, Kevin in 2002, grandson, Tracy in 2002, great-granddaughter, Elise in 2009 and brother-in-law, Peter Bossie.
Delmar will always be remembered for his devotion to family and pride in their accomplishments. He was a hard worker who was always offering to help others. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and travelling. His final days were a testament to his strong character, as he bravely talked about the journey ahead.
“With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. Your loving heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. Our broken hearts and sorrow tell God’s taken of His best.” His family wishes to extend their gratitude to all who supported him during the past several months, especially New Hope Hospice and Dr. Sabbagh and Dr. Hand.
His funeral service was at St. Theresa’s Church in Stockholm on Saturday, November 7, at 11 a.m. with Father David Raymond officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Hospice of Eddington or St. Theresa’s Parish in his memory.
