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- Worcester Telegram & Gazette, January 23, 2001
Laurence E. Bessette, 87
PLAINFIELD, Conn. -- Laurent E. Bessette, 87, of 223 Pickett Road, died Monday, Jan. 22, at home.
He leaves his wife of 62 years, Beatrice (Monroe) Bessette; three sons, including Dr. Robert Bessette of Holden; three daughters; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; two step-great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Along with his wife, Mr. Bessette owned and operated a dairy farm many years, and also operated a roofing business. He later worked for Pervel Industries, retiring in 1977.
He was a member of St. John the Apostle Church, and enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
The funeral will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, from Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home, 595 Norwich Road, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Apostle Church, 10 Railroad Ave. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Apostle Church, 10 Railroad Ave., Plainfield, CT 06374 or the Laurent and Beatrice Bessette Scholarship Fund, c/o Brandy Landry, Citizens Bank, 16 Railroad Ave., Plainfield, CT 06374.
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