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Arthur William Bessette

Male 1920 - 2001  (80 years)


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  • Name Arthur William Bessette 
    Born 20 Oct 1920  Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 66FFE0357907F341855E84DC013C8F94D18A 
    Died 10 Jun 2001  South Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 13 Jun 2001  St. John Vianney Catholic Church, South Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Burlington Free Press, 10 Jun 2001
      Arthur W. Bessette

      SOUTH BURLINGTON — Arthur W. Bessette, 80, of South Burlington, died Sunday June 10, 2001, in his home following a short illness. He was born in Burlington, October 20, 1920, the son of the late Arthur and Angelina (Laplant) Bessette. He was educated at the Cathedral High School in Burlington. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary A. Bessette on February 20, 1993. He then married Mary Carmelita Whitehouse in South Burlington, November 17, 1996. Arthur was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam War. He was employed with the U.S. Air Force for 30 years, retiring in 1972. He also retired from Chittenden Bank after many years of employment there. He was a chartered member of the Vermont Air Guard. Arthur was an avid bowler and loved to play golf, guitar, and travel. Arthur is survived by his wife Carmelita Bessette of South Burlington; a daughter, Pam Bossi and her husband, Charles, of East Fairfield; twin sons, James V. Bessette and his wife Donata of St. Albans and John D. “Jack” Bessette and his wife, Carol, Sassonne, of Milton; three grandchildren, Jennifer Gagnon and her husband, Cosmo, Erika Bessette and Kristi Bessette; one great-grandchild Zoe Gagnon; two sisters, Rita Bassi of Shelburne and Dorothy Barber and her husband, Arthur, of South Burlington; a special niece, Janie Jacobson and her husband, Bob, of Shelburne; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; three step-children, Patrick Whitehouse and his wife, Sandy, of New York, Lenny Whitehouse and his wife, Joni, of Burlington, Timothy Whitehouse and his wife, Tammy, of Huntington, Patricia Whitehouse, a special stepdaughter-in-law, Kathy Whitehouse, and 13 step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a step-son, Michael Whitehouse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in the St. John Vianney Catholic Church in South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association or the Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be Tuesday June 12 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

      Burlington Free Press, 13 June 2001

      South Burlington – Arthur W. Bessette – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at 11 a.m. in St. John Vianney Catholic Church by the Rev. John Hamilton. The readings were proclaimed by Cosmo Gagnon. The offertory gifts were presented by Arthur’s grandchildren, Jennifer Gagnon, Erika Bessette and Kristi Bessette, and great-granddaughter Zoe Gagnon. Eucharistic minister was Janie Jacobson. Words of remembrance were shared by Cosmo Gagnon. Music was provided by Nancy Greene and Lois Desautels. Among the many attending the services was All-American Commander Clifton E. LaPlante, Howard Plant Post 782. Interment followed in New Mount Calvary Cemetery in Burlington with Father Hamilton offering committal prayers. Full military honors were accorded the deceased by members of the Vermont Air National Guard. Bearers were Arthur’s sons, James Bessette and John “Jack” Bessette, and Cosmo Gagnon, Patrick Whitehouse, Lenny Whitehouse and Timothy Whitehouse. Arrangements were by the LaVigne Funeral Home, Winooski.
    Person ID I13061  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2014 

    Father Arthur Bessette,   b. Nov 1894, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1988  (Age ~ 93 years) 
    Mother Angeline Malvina LaPlant,   b. 1889,   d. 1963  (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F3255  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Mary A. Boccio,   b. 12 Nov 1922, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Feb 1993, Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 9 Sep 1950  Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Pamela Rita Bessette
     2. James Bessette
     3. John D. "Jack" Bessette
    Family ID F5017  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Mary Carmelita Whitehouse 
    Married 17 Nov 1996  South Burlington, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F5018  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 Living 
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2016 
    Family ID F6491  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart