Yvonne P. Brisson

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION, NY – Yvonne Pauline Brisson, 91, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009. She was born in Lewiston, ME and lived in the Woodlawn area of Schenectady before moving to San Diego, CA where she lived for 24 years, before returning to this area. Yvonne was an avid bowler and an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed knitting, doing crafts, playing cards and bingo. Yvonne was the beloved wife of the late Daniel E. Brisson. She is the devoted mother of Raymond (Denise) Brisson of San Diego, CA, Marcel (Diane) Brisson of Schenectady, Pauline L. Postoian of Schenectady and John (Bonnie) Brisson of Rotterdam. She is the sister of Robert Turgeon of Brewer, ME, Cecile Paradis of Auburn, ME and Jackie Myroup of Peoria, AZ. She is the cherished grandmother of Meg Fountain, Daniel Postoian, Amanda Cannavo, Tina Brisson and Alan Brisson. She is the loving great-grandmother of Kyle and Kayla Fountain.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Schenectady. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of Yvonne P. Brisson.