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Donald J. Bessette, Sr.

Male - 2012


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  • Name Donald J. Bessette 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Born Providence, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 6DFBCB69924E16419C1B022399A65F004DB7 
    Died 9 Feb 2012  Providence, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 14 Feb 2012  St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Providence Journal, February 12, 2012
      Donald Bessette Sr. (Picture included)

      BESSETTE, DONALD J. SR., 63, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of forty-one years to Ann Marie (Cardillo) Bessette. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Raymond B. and Louise (Clough) Bessette. Donald was a production control manager for the former Leviton Manufacturing Company for over ten years before his retirement. He was also employed by the former Builders Iron Foundry of East Greenwich. Donald was a US Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the BPOE Lodge, Smithfield. Donald was a resident of Greenville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and served as President of the Resident Council. He was an avid NY Yankee and NASCAR fan, and also enjoyed spending time on his computer which allowed him to stay connected to his family and friends. Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children, Dana M. Horton and her husband Brian of Westerly, and Donald J. Bessette, Jr. of Johnston. Donald was the cherished grandfather of Matthew, Sophia, and Colin Horton. He was the brother of Barbara Sample of Warwick, and Raymond Bessette of Johnston. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Road, Johnston. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 205 Helene Road, Suite 209, Warwick, RI 02886. Visit www.nardolillo.com for online condolences.
    Person ID I7382  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 28 Aug 2015 

    Father Raymond B. Bessette,   b. Abt 1915, Providence, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Nov 2003, Greenville, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 88 years) 
    Mother Louise M. Clough,   d. 26 Feb 2004 
    Married Abt 1940 
    Family ID F2815  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ann Marie Cardillo 
    Married Abt 1971 
    Children 
    +1. Dana M. Bessette
     2. Donald J. Bessette, Jr.
    Family ID F2817  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart