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- The Burlington Free Press, July 19, 2016
Gilbert A. ?Jack? Bessette
Age: 75 ? Essex Jct.
Jack Bessette passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Starr Farm Nursing Center, Burlington. He was born in Washington, DC on October 4, 1940, the son of Albert G. and Violet M. (Payne) Bessette. After marriage, he moved with his family to Burlington in 1968 and was active with the Burlington Police Dept. and Fire Dept. auxiliaries for many years. He was employed as a painter with Dave Oliver for over 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his cousins.
He leaves his wife, Mary (Safford) Bessette and Shirley A. Richardson, the mother of his children; five children: Catherine (David) Raymond, Barbara (Ross) Richard, Gilbert Bessette, III, Michael (Tina) Bessette and Shirley (Darren) Martell; many grand and great grandchildren; his step children: Donald Francis, Cheryl Stoll, Chris Carr, Edmond (Wendy) Francis, Janet (Charles) Fortune, Kelly Delong, Randy (Nichole) Delong and Robbie Delong. Many step grand and great grandchildren; a brother, Frankie Bessette; 2 sisters: Jean (Milo)Spencer and Vivian (Troy) Baughn; several nieces, nephews and cousins, especially his 2 cousins: Ray and Pam Savage.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by 1 brother, 3 sisters, 1 granddaughter and 1 step grandson.
Services will be held at the family's convenience. Those wishing may send a memorial contribution to either the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Williston, VT 05495 or Starr Farm Nursing Center Activity Fund, 98 Starr Farm Rd. Burlington, VT 05408. Arrangements by Elmwood-Meunier Funeral and Cremation, Burlington.
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