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- 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.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1926 - 2003 (77 years)
, d. 9 Sep 1998, Vermont