Obituary of Frank A. Bissell

FRANK A BISSELL JR., 82, passed away at his home in Knox on April 21, 2016. He was born July 10, 1933 in Searsport, Maine the son of Frank and Teresa (White) Bissell Sr. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1951 to 1954. He was a paratrooper in Korea in the 187th Airborne and in the United States, part of the 11th Airborne. He was part of the Rakkasans and had 68 jumps during his career. He worked as a mason contractor and was a part-time ambulance attendant, Waldo County Deputy, Belfast Police Department and was a volunteer of the Belfast Fire Department. He is predeceased by his parents; his brothers Gordon and Harold Bissell and close friend Raymond Grenier. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda (Bailey) Bissell of Knox; his son Tom Bissell Sr. and wife Diane of Morrill; his sister Dottie Wright and husband Ronnie of Hope; grandchildren Melissa Curry and T.J. Bissell; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 29th at 11 a.m. at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. Interment will be held privately at Gordon Cemetery in Searsport. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ripostafh.com.