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Mildred Ruth Bessette

Female 1919 - 2017  (97 years)

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  • Name Mildred Ruth Bessette 
    Birth 16 May 1919 
    Gender Female 
    _UID FC9F351EEBF2F24CA1D862A1FB628E0D7DA3 
    Death 4 Jan 2017 
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    • Appleton Post-Crescent, January 6, 2017
      Mildred R. ?Millie? Harbor-Brandt (Picture included)
      1919-2017

      Mildred R. Harbor-Brandt, 97, Neenah, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 4, 2016. She was born on May 16, 1919, in the Town of Deer Creek, daughter of George and Olive (Burton) Bessette. Millie married Willard Harbor on June 22, 1937, and he preceded her in death on February 21, 1977. After marriage, Mildred and Willard stayed on her family's farm, near Navarino, until 1959. She later married Harvey Brandt on June 16, 1980, and he also preceded her in death on May 9, 2005. Millie was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Parish, Neenah. Mildred was employed with Theda Clark Medical Center for 25 years as a housekeeper. She will be remembered for living a full life that was always devoted to her family. Mildred enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family at supper clubs; especially, Mer & Jackie's Supper Club.

      Mildred is survived by her 2 sons: Gregory G. (Pat) Harbor, Corbett W. (Jean) Harbor; 3 stepchildren: Brian (Jill) Brandt, Meredith (Phil) Seidl, Amy (Mike) Nordlee; 5 grandchildren: Nancy (Kurt) Jenicek, Melisa Triggiano, Corbett G. (Letha) Harbor, Gregory C. Harbor, and Haley (Tim Pierre) Harbor; 8 great grandchildren: Boone, Marisa, Alexia, Chance, Hunter, Kaleb, Nik, and Noah; 2 sisters: Marie Seehafer and Marilyn Siebert; a brother-in-law: Royal Brandt; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

      In addition to her husband's, Mildred was further preceded in death by her parents and 3 siblings: Merlin (Jacqueline) Bessette, Louis (Louise) Bessette, and Madelyn (Louis) Afeldt.

      Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Highland Memorial Park Chapel, 3131 N. Richmond St., Appleton, with Fr. Michael Ingold officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Visitation will be Tuesday at the chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated in Mildred's name.

      Millie's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Millie's niece and nephew, Shirley Smith and Joe Bessette, for all their wonderful tender loving care.
    Person ID I12837  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2017 

    Father George Fred Bessette,   b. 16 Jan 1896, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Apr 1970 (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Olive E. Burton,   b. 4 Aug 1897, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 22 Jun 1915  Outagamie Co., Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F3206  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Willard W. Harbor   d. 21 Feb 1977 
    Marriage 22 Jun 1937 
    Children 
     1. Corbett Willard Harbor,   b. 19 Nov 1941, Green Bay, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Jan 2017 (Age 75 years)
    Family ID F6701  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 19 Jan 2017 

    Family 2 Harvey Brandt   d. 9 May 2005 
    Marriage 16 Jun 1980 
    Family ID F6702  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2017