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Norman E. Bessette

Male - 2013


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  • Name Norman E. Bessette 
    Born Springfield, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 38D91451E863224FB0AF033A627FA20E5F7C 
    Died 29 May 2013  Holyoke, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 4 Jun 2013  St. Thomas Cemetery, West Springfield, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Republican, May 31, 2013
      Norman E. Bessette
      1936 – 2013

      WEST SPRINGFIELD -Norman E. Bessette, 76, died Wednesday in a Holyoke nursing home surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield son of the late Arthur and Jean Bessette. He grew up on "the Avenue" as one of the original "Rink Rats" and has lived in West Springfield most of his life. He was a retired greens keeper for Crestview Country Club and was a longtime youth hockey coach in town. In his later years he and his brother Bob loved nothing more than to watch his grandson play basketball. After retirement Norm lived in Port St. Lucie, FL, to be closer with his grandchildren for a few years and came back to West Springfield. He also owned a campsite in Brimfield, where he enjoyed fishing with his good friend Bill. Norm leaves two sons, Paul of West Springfield and Robert of Port St. Lucie, FL, two daughters Kelly Frenette of PA and Kimberly Bessette of PA a brother Bob Bessette of West Springfield and seven grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Donald. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Tuesday at 11:00am followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 4-7 pm. For more details, please visit curranjones.com <http://curranjones.com/>. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to West Side family basketball at 108 Ely Street, West Springfield, MA 01089. Proceeds will go toward a yearly donation to The West Springfield Boys Basketball program with a focus on helping student athletes in financial need each year. Norm's greatest passion in the later years of his life was watching his grandson Paul Bessette do what he loves on the basketball court and helping many young athletes pursue their dreams.
    Person ID I10660  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2014 

    Father Arthur M. Bessette,   b. 10 Oct 1905, Farnham, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Mar 1969, Springfield, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Jeanne LaPorte 
    Family ID F2090  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Paul Bessette
     2. Robert Bessette
     3. Kelly Bessette
     4. Kimberly Bessette
    Family ID F4074  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart