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Richard Bessel

SEARSPORT, Maine

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Richard G. Bessel, 97, passed away March 3, 2012, surrounded by his loving family in Belfast. He was born Dec. 27, 1914, in New York City. Richie moved to New Fairfield, Conn., in 1925 and as a boy worked as a dairy farmer on the family farm for many years. He was one of the original members of...

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RICH, AND THE BESSEL FAMILY, I REMEMBER MEETING YOUR MOM AND DAD WHEN THEY VISITED WITH YOU WHEN THEY WERE IN TOWN, YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT MAN, NOW ALL OF YOU WILL HAVE A GUARDIAN ANGEL TO LOOK OVER YOU, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME, YOUR MEMORIES WILL LAST YOU A LIFETIME,FOR FAMILY IS MOST IMPORTANT.YOU WERE LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL FATHER, I AM SURE HE WAS QUITE PROUD..RICH I WILL GIVE YOU A CALL..TAKE CARE,

COLLEEN GLATZEL

Still thinking of my Bessel family relatives for the loss of Uncle Richie. God Bless our huge and loving family, spread all over. The last of the generation, Uncle Richie built a wonderful foundation for the Bessel name and legacy to live on. All my love

Dear Mrs. Bessel and family- So sorry to hear of Mr. Bessel's passing. Growing up with Michael, we'd often have sleep overs. My lasting memory of your dad was one night during a sleep over he was sitting in the evening shadows of your home, softly playing a tune on his harmonica. May the memories of your dad bring you comfort and may his legacy be a tribute to the lives you lead.

Dear Rich Jr., I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I hope that your good memories will give you comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely, Chris LaRose


I will never forget the delicious herring in sour cream that Richie used to give us. It was so delicious.

I have many happy memories of the whole Bessel family when you lived on Pine Hill.

Dan Gerow

Dear Aunt Ruthie and family my deepest sympathy to all of you. I have so many fond memories of all of you from the old days on Pine Hill Road. Take care and
God Bless you.

We will miss rich and we share your sorrow but the wonderful memories we have of him will never be forgotten with our deepest sympathy the Rywolt family

Cindy, Melinda and Bessel Family, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May you find peace in your memories and strength from your family.

God Bless each of you! Mr. Bessel was a fine man. I have MANY fond memories of the entire Bessel family as we all grew up together on Pine Hill. May God hold you each in the palm of His hand.