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Patricia Ann Bessette

Female 1932 - 2018  (85 years)


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  • Name Patricia Ann Bessette 
    Born 31 Aug 1932  Concordia, Cloud Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    _UID 51DD2EECB973DE408A302A4FCEC011EC50B9 
    Died 17 Apr 2018 
    Notes 
    • Topeka Capital-Journal, April 18, 2018
      Patricia Ann Hamel (Picture included)

      Patricia Ann Hamel, 85, of Topeka, KS died April 17, 2018 at her home.

      She was born August 31, 1932 in Concordia, KS the daughter of William and Lillie (Beauregard) Bessette.

      Patricia graduated from the Marymount College School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse working at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia, Stormont-Vail and St. Francis Hospitals and retired from the Menninger Foundation.

      Patricia was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she was an active volunteer. She enjoyed cross stitch, BINGO, playing cards, crocheting, working crosswords, watching golf and KU basketball.

      Patricia married Harold Dean Hamel in Concordia on May 11, 1953. He preceded her in death on October 12, 1984. She is survived by a son, Stephen Hamel, two daughters, Karen (Mark) Soltis and Debbie Campbell all of Topeka, a sister, Anita Budreau of Clay Center and a brother Jerry (Elizabeth) Bessette of Topeka. Six grandchildren, Justin Campbell, Joshua Campbell, JoAnna Vance, Robin Lawton, Matthew Hamel, Abigail Hamel and eight great-grandchildren also survive. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca Hamel.

      She will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Friday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where her family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. A Parish Rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

      In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.

      Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
    Person ID I14087  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 23 Apr 2018 

    Father William Patrick Bessette,   b. 23 Sep 1904, Purcell, McClain Co., Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 May 1969, Concordia, Cloud Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Living 
    Family ID F3727  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Harold D. Hamel,   b. 30 Jul 1930, St. Joseph, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Oct 1984, Topeka, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Children 
     1. Stephen Hamel,   b. 17 Aug 1955,   d. 31 Oct 2018, Kansas City Hospice House Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
    Last Modified 2 Nov 2018 
    Family ID F5420  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart