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Theresa M. Circe

Female 1926 - 2003  (77 years)


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  • Name Theresa M. Circe 
    Born 1926 
    Gender Female 
    Died 2003 
    Notes 
    • Burlington Free Press, Vermont, Saturday, 11 Oct 2003
      Theresa M. Bessette

      BURLINGTON - Theresa M. Bessette, 76, of Burlington died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in
      Burlington surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born in Napierville,
      Quebec on Oct. 28, 1926, the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Gagnon)
      Circe, and was educated in St. Jean, Quebec. She was married on July 11,
      1945, in Fort Devens, Mass. to Gilbert A. Bessette who predeceased her on
      Sept. 9, 1998. Theresa Bessette was a unique woman who proudly raised 10
      children and was the positive force behind her husband and business partner,
      Gilbert. Their contracting business flourished under expert guidance.
      Theresa's compassionate nature was born of her deeprooted spirituality. Her
      nurturing spirit was demonstrated in many ways. She was a wonderful hostess
      to family and friends alike. Her home was open to everyone. Many times her
      family would bring an extra mouth to an already overflowing table. Theresa
      was an avid reader whose knowledge of holistic care was a blessing to all
      those she taught or touched. Mother was an awesome force in all of our lives
      who always had our best interest at heart. To Mother, hearts, not bodies,
      were important, "right, wrong or indifferent." Her love of our babies
      brought her comfort and peace. Mother's engaging personality made friends
      out of strangers. Our mother will be dearly missed by her loving family as
      well as all who have had the privilege of knowing her. At this time, our
      family would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all the supportive
      prayers and masses that have been offered on the behalf of our mother,
      Theresa Bessette. Theresa is survived by her son, Robert J. Bessette;
      daughters, Louise L. Zdiuch and husband Michael, Marie Walbridge and husband
      Eric, Claudette Sears, June Bugbee and husband Robert Bugbee Jr., Suzette
      Bessette, JoeAnn Bessette and Gail Cameron and husband Donald; son Gilbert
      Bessette II and wife Lynn; 25 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
      brothers and sisters, Albert Circe, Dolores Messier and husband Bernard,
      Carmen Ploof, Claude Circe and wife Giselle, Real Circe and wife Diane, and
      Jocelyne Circe and Norman Brault; sisters-in-law, Gilbertha Circe, Noella
      Parent and husband Paul, and Theresa Chicoine; brothers-in-law, Andrew
      Bessette and wife Mary Alice, Edwin Gelinas and Marcel Messier; and by
      numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Laura-Lee
      Bessette; two grandchildren, Melissa Walbridge and Matthew Bugbee; and
      sisters and brothers, Yvette Gregoire, Simone Lougtui, Roland Circe,
      Laurette Messier, Jeannette Laurin and Regent Circe. A Mass of Christian
      Burial will be celebrated Monday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. in Holy Family Catholic
      Church in Essex Junction. Interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. In
      lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to support the missions.
      Visiting hours will be Sunday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the
      LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.
    Person ID I14422  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2020 

    Family Gilbert Bessette,   b. 16 Apr 1923, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Sep 1998, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Children 
     1. Linda Mary Bessette,   b. 18 Apr 1948, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Aug 2020  (Age 72 years)
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2020 
    Family ID F7082  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart