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HAROLD BESSETTE Obituary

HAROLD B. BESSETTE SR. - COLCHESTER - Harold B. Bessette Sr., 86, of Colchester, died in Fletcher Allen Health Care, with his family by his side, on Dec. 7, 2012, after a brief illness. He was born in Burlington on June 17, 1926, son of Paul and Emma (Mongeon) Bessette. Harold joined the U.S. Navy at 17, and served as a Gunner's Mate in the Armed Guard during W.W.II. He worked for Metropolitan Life as a salesman for 33 years, and then worked as a self-employed contractor. Most recently, he had worked at Essex Automotive. Harold had been seen for years driving his 1975 green Ford truck or his yellow Lincoln on North Avenue. He was a member of St. Joseph Co- Cathedral, the VFW, Howard Plant Post #782, and the American Legion Post 91 in Colchester. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Marlene (Hathaway) of Colchester; daughter, Paula Katon of Burlington; six step- children, Brenda Currier of Colchester, Paul Bushey of South Burlington, Michael Bushey and wife, Nancy, of Homassasa, Fla., Cindy Poulin of Burlington, Jerry Bushey and wife, Janet, of Colchester, and Donald Bushey of Burlington; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Kerri Bessette of Addison; sisters, Geri Varricchione of Colchester, Beulah Delibac of Burlington, and Janet Hale and husband, Robert, of Sebastian, Fla.; several grand and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Annabell (Riley) in 1990; son, Harold B. Bessette Jr. in 1994; two brothers, Don and Norm Bessette; and sister, Ilene Riley. Visiting hours will be today, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home, with interment to follow in Lakeview Cemetery, where Harold will be accorded full military honors. Arrangements are by Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Directors. Contributions in Harold's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Chittenden County, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, VT 05403.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Dec. 9, 2012.
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In loving memory of a wonderful Father. I will love you and miss you always.

Paula Katon

Daughter

January 15, 2019

Earl, my mom and I were shocked to read of Harold's passing. It's hard to believe my dad, Gene Brunelle, passed on December 1st, we spoke to you at his mass on December 5th, and your brother passed two days later. You and your family have our deepest sympathies. We know what you are going through. Hopefully, the two 33 year Met agents are making Ned proud up there! Sharon & Gisele.

Sharon Richards

December 10, 2012

harold many thanx for all youve done, u will be dearly missed

December 10, 2012

I am sorry Marlene I just found out. If you need anything call me. Doug Duclos

Doug Duclos

December 10, 2012

Harold you will be truly missed. I hope and pray your new life is as great as your old one was.God speed Harold you will be loved and missed. Love Sue & Jerry

December 10, 2012

Paula Katon

December 10, 2012

Dear Marlene and Family, We are so sorry for your loss and our loss as well. Harold so well liked by all of us at Essex Automotive Services and the many customers he gave rides too. Our thouhts and prayers are with you. Bill and Karen Black

Bill Black

December 10, 2012

MERYY CHRISMAS TO ALL
WRITTEN BY DAVID PATRICK CALL
WINTER SOLTICE IS HERE, MAGICK DRUMING AND DANCING CHEER.
INVOCING IS YOU CAN HEAR, CANDLE'S ARE BRIGHTER.
AS THE SPRIT RAISES, ABOVE AND BELOW, WE GIVE THANK'S AND BRIGHT BLESSING
TO ALL THE WORLD WILL HEAR ,JOY VERY CLEAR.
DATE 12-09 2012

DAVID CALL

December 9, 2012

Dad, I know you always tried to point me in the right direction and I was sometimes difficult, but I will always Love and Miss you and Thank You for your Guidance. Love Paula

Paula (Bessette) Katon

December 9, 2012

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