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- Journal Inquirer, September 10, 2016
Jean A. Bessette
Jean A. Bessette, 72, of Stafford Springs, beloved wife of the late Paul J. Bessette, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Johnson Memorial Hospital.
She was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred (Carsno) Racette. She worked as an inspector for JC Penney for many years. Jean was a member of the Strazza, Tonoli-Emhoff Post No. 26 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Italian Benefit Society Ladies Auxiliary. She was a huge Yankees fan, enjoyed playing bingo and singing karaoke, going to the casino, and above all being with her family.
Jean is survived by her seven children, Barbara Peck and her companion, Dee, Stephen Folino and his companion, Lisa, Lisa Folino, Debbie Parr and her husband, Lee, Wayne Bessette and his wife, Karen, Susan Corey and her husband, Alan, and Doreen Loalbo; 11 grandchildren, Paul David, Ricky, Wayne Jr., Joshua, Andrea, Billy, Nicole, Danielle, Travis, Tira, and Tommy; seven great-grandchildren; four siblings, Skip Racette and his wife, Sandy, Pat Goman, John Racette and his wife, Theresa, and Don Racette and his wife, Dot. She was predeceased by two brothers, two sisters, and her dear friend Alfred Folino.
The funeral service for Jean will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, followed by burial in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post No. 26, 10 Monson Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076.
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