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Frances Besaw Obituary
1925-2014
WATERVILLE - Frances Roberta (Lowery) Besaw died on Nov. 29, 2014, after a short illness. She was born to John J. Lowery and Margaret B. MacDonald on Feb. 8, 1925, in Bath.
Fran was educated in Bath schools and graduated from Morse High in 1943. While there, she met her forever love. Bob and Fran were married in Bath on June 3, 1944. They made their home in Bath where their three children were born. In July of 1966, they moved to Waterville.
Mom was a great baker, loved gardening, watching birds, wildlife in the yard and her kitties. She was an avid reader and read to all her children and grandchildren. The trips to Canada, Mexico, Scotland, Norway and Northern Ireland with "her Bob" were some of her favorite times. The resilience she had after Dad's passing surprised all of us.
Frances was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and husband Robert A. Besaw; daughter Margaret (Peggy) Marcoux; her parents; and her six brothers Clarence, Thomas (Ned), Earl, John (Jack), Arthur, and Robert. She will be missed by her son Robert A. Besaw Jr. and his wife Anne of Owl's Head; her daughter Lori London and husband Kent of Vassalboro; former daughter-in-law Linda Poland; grandchildren Debra Davis and husband Tony of China, Katrina Newton and husband Rusty of Scarborough, Sherri Marcoux of Falmouth, Lindsay Bissell and husband Michael of Scarborough, Larry Marcoux of California and Ross London of Vassalboro; great-grandchildren Samantha and Brianna Newton, Ryland Bissell and Emilia Corey; and many nieces and nephews.
Fran's family would like to thank Inez Trahan for helping her stay at home a little longer and the staff at Oak Grove Center for the loving care they provided her over the last few months.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 5, from 10-11 a.m. at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, with a funeral held at Veilleux's at 11 a.m. Burial will be held on a date to be determined in the spring.
Services are under the care and direction of Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville.
In lieu of flowers, please make
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Recreation Fund at
Oak Grove
27 Cool Street
Waterville, Maine 04901
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Margaret Hazenbroek
December 8, 2014
Our condolences Bob, Lori and family. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. She always had such a beautiful smile for all. Wishing you all much strenght in the time to come. Love your cousin Margaret and Jack.
December 5, 2014
Lori, Kent and Ross
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Jody Sterling Beaulieu
Stanley Pollack
December 4, 2014
Bob and Family..........We are so very saddened to learn of your loss!!!!! Your Mother sounds like a fabulous person.....May her blessed memory be a source of strength and pride to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Doris and Stan Pollack
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Fern Colford
December 4, 2014
As a former roommate of hers I admired her for her courage and dignity. She was truly a very nice lady and we shared many laughs over her beloved teddy bears.My sympathy to her family.
December 4, 2014
As classmates and friends we send our sympathy. May you find comfort and peace in the support of those around you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Joanne Gilbert
December 3, 2014
Lori and family,
So very sorry to learn of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Louise (Roy)Collins
Natasha
December 3, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss and wish to send my sincere condolences to your family at this very sorrowful time. May drawing close to God in prayer bring you comfort and peace. Phil 4:6,7
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