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Helen Bessman Obituary

Bessman, Helen H. HUDSON, N.Y. Helen H. Bessman, 92, formerly of Hudson, died Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Resurrection Nursing Home in Castleton. Born February 24, 1916 in Hillsdale, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Bertha (Abrhams) Hover. Mrs. Bessman was employed as a cook at St. Margaret's Center in Albany and also worked for over 20 years at Iron Mountain Securities and Storage in Linlithgo. She was an avid bingo player. Surviving are her son, David Bessman of Latham; two daughters, Lois Gengenbach of Cooperstown and Pauline Kirsch of Niverville; 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Alexander Bessman and her son, Michael E. Bessman. Visiting hours are 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green St., Hudson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church, 429 East Allen St., Hudson. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Resurrection Nursing Home, Castleton-On-Hudson.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 25, 2008.

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Karen Kister

June 27, 2008

I worked with Helen at St. Margarets for the twenty plus years that she was there. We had many many good times. Helen made the best cooked cereal ever and only wanted the best for her St. Margarets babies. I hang the Christmas bells that she gave me every holiday and always think of her. My thought and prayers are with her family. Take care David.

Margaret Guyett

June 25, 2008

Family Of Helen H. Bessman, Sorry for your lost. I worked at St. Margaret's in housekeeping and we would find the time to chat with each other, no matter how busy thing got. My prayers are with you and yours.

Joseph Guyett

June 25, 2008

To The Family Of Helen H. Bessman, Sorry for your lost, my prayers are with you. I worked with Helen, at st. Margaret's, she was a wonderful person. She was always there to lend an hand to anyone, in need. She will be missed a great deal.

Kimberly Westerverlt (Coons)

June 25, 2008

I knew Helen from going to school at St. Margaret's and then working there after. She was a sweet and devoted lady. She loved cooking for our children. God bless her and her family. With Sympathy...

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