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Norma V. Shortsleeves

Female 1924 - 2001  (76 years)


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  • Name Norma V. Shortsleeves 
    Born 24 Nov 1924  Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    _UID 2DE73367A001B84FB422773BB65B4044730C 
    Died 10 Jun 2001  Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 13 Jun 2001  Lake View Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Burlington Free Press, 10 Jun 2001
      Norma V. Bessette

      BURLINGTON — Norma V. Bessette, 76, of Burlington, died Sunday, June 10, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care, surrounded by her family. She was born in Burlington, Nov. 24, 1924, the daughter of the late Stephen and Hazel (Bleau) Shortsleeves. She was married Oct. 20, 1945 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to Carl W. Bessette. She had been employed with the Burlington School system for many years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Cathedral Parish. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Norma lived her life for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going on picnics, playing cards, sewing, crafts, and picking wildflowers. She is survived by her husband, Carl of Burlington; six children, Sandra Barnes and her husband, David, of South Burlington, Elaine Durand and her husband, Peter, of Scarborough,.Maine; Debra Izzo and her husband Anthony of Colchester; Carl “Bill Bessette and Courtney, of Burlington; Laurie Lewis and her husband, Timothy, of Burlington, and Brian Bessette of Burlington; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters; two brothers; and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by three brothers. Her family would like to express a very special thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Terrien, the staff and housekeeper, Jeannette, on Baird 4 at the hospital; the staff of Burlington Health and Rehabilitation, and the Visiting Nurse Association for all their love and care that they have given to us. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 13 at 11 a.m. in the Ready Funeral Chapel, 934 North Avenue, with interment to follow in Lake View Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in her memory may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., South Burlington, Vt. 05403. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. ‘Into Thy Hands, O Lord.’\
    Person ID I15536  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2014 

    Father Stephen Shortsleeves 
    Mother Hazel (Bleu) Shortsleeves 
    Family ID F5987  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Carl William Bessette, Sr.,   b. 27 Sep 1920, Colchester, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jan 2009, Sebring, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 20 Oct 1945 
    Children 
     1. Sandra Jean Bessette
     2. Elaine Bessette
     3. Debra Bessette
     4. Laura Bessette
    +5. Carl W. "Bill" Bessette, Jr.,   b. 9 Mar 1955, Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Oct 2010, Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
     6. Brian Bessette
     7. David Bessette
    Family ID F5986  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart