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Gilbert Albert Bessette

Male 1940 - 2016  (75 years)


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  • Name Gilbert Albert Bessette 
    Born 4 Oct 1940  Washington, D.C. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 12 Jul 2016  Starr Farm Nursing Center, Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 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.
    Person ID I8625  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 15 Dec 2017 

    Father Albert Gilbert Bessette,   b. 8 Dec 1919, Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Aug 1986, Hyattsville, Prince Georges Co., Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Violet May Payne 
    Family ID F3262  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Shirley A. Richardson,   b. 10 Feb 1945, Washington, D.C. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jul 2018, St. Albans, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Children 
     1. Catherine Bessette
     2. Barbara Bessette
     3. Living
     4. Michael Bessette
     5. Shirley Bessette
    Last Modified 19 Jul 2016 
    Family ID F6608  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Mary Safford,   b. 1942,   d. 10 Dec 2017  (Age 75 years) 
    Last Modified 15 Dec 2017 
    Family ID F6908  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart