Leo A. Lison Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

FITCHBURG: Leo A. Lison, 90, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at University of Massachusetts – Memorial Hospital, Worcester. His beloved wife of 63 years, May A. (Caron) Lison died in May of this year. Mr. Lison was born in Gardner, February 20, 1930, one of seven children born to Fred and Helene (Cormier) Lison and has resided in Fitchburg for over 60 years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s and St. Bernard’s Parishes in Fitchburg and had served as a lector. He was active in the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Mr. Lison enjoyed fishing, traveling, playing cards, spending time with his family and making an occasional trip to the casino. From 1951 to 1955, during the Korean Conflict, Mr. Lison served his country in the United States Navy. For over 27 years Mr. Lison was employed at the Fitchburg office of the Metropolitan Insurance Company in the Sales Department and later as the Office Manager. Following his retirement from METlife, Mr. Lison worked as a salesperson for several area automobile dealerships including Salvadore and Stanley’s in Gardner, Main Street Motors, George’s, Chapdelaine GMC in Lunenburg and Baker Motors in Leominster. He leaves three sons and daughters-in-law, Steven R. and Brenda Lison of Pittsfield, Peter K. and Janice Lison of Salem, NH, Mark L. and Kathy Lison of Billerica; two daughters, Joyce M. O’Quinn of Fitchburg, Marcy A. Leone and her husband, Larry of Fitchburg; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Ernest Lison, Eva Ares, Helen Wise and Doris Lison all of Gardner, Lena Demmler of Ashby and Anita Allain of Leominster and the grandfather of the late Brandon Lison of Pittsfield. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Church, 49 Woodland Street, Fitchburg. Preceding the Mass, Mr. Lison’s family will receive family and friends in the vestibule of the Church, beginning at 10 AM, until the time of the Mass. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Joseph’s Church, 49 Woodland Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. The Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg is assisting the family with arrangements. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information or to leave an online condolence.

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Leo A. Lison

February 20, 1930 - December 8, 2020