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- The Post-Star
Glen Falls, New York
Friday, September 9, 2016
Gary J. Bessette
Hudson Falls - Gary J. Bessette, 70, of John Sreet, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at the Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. Born on Dec. 13, 1945 in Ticonderoga, he was the son of the late Henry and Edna (Lindsay) Bessette. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Chemical Leman before becoming a truck driver with A. P. Transport, where he served for 25 years in the Teamster Union before retiring. During that time, he obtained numerous safe driving awards. He enjoyed the outdoors which included snowmobiling, fishing, and hunting on occasions with his brother, children and family. He enjoyed camping at Port Henry Beach on Lake Champlain with his friends and family. When his children were young, he loved tinkering with auto body and classic cars. He liked to sit at Stewart's with his friends for coffee and to visit, and would lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his sons, Richard (Tobie) Bessette of Fort Edward, Jeffrey Bessette (a.k.a. Moose) of Hudson Falls, Jaysen (Christian) Bessette of Kingsbury, and Kevin Bessette of Fort Edward; grandchildren, Amanda Bessette, Kayla Bessette, Collin Bessette and Coltin Bessette; one brother, Ronald (Janice) Bessette of Whitehall; his ex-wife, Lois Bessette of Hudson Falls; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday September 10, at the Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams Street, Whitehall. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation in Gary's name to the C. R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801. Online condolences may be made to www.jillsonfuneralhome.com.
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