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Donald Bessette Obituary
Essex Jct, VT/Cape Coral, FL - Donald Lee Bessette, II, 48, a resident of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Essex Junction, VT,passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Fort Myers. He was born January 2, 1971 in Huntsville, AL to Donald Bessette Sr., and Gail (Ravelin) Bessette, now deceased.
Donald "Dozer" Bessette was a free spirit. He was fun-loving and his children andgrandchildren were extremely important to him. He was a hardworking man who would do anything to bring laughter and joy to whomever surrounded him. He touched many people in ways very few people get to experience. His most precious time was spent with family, friends and riding his motorcycle.
He is survived by three loving children, Kyle Bessette (Jessica) of Liverpool, NY, Donald E.Bessette (Alexandra) of Fort Myers, FL, and Tia Purinton (Kyle) of East Fairfield, VT; girlfriend, Renee Waters of Cape Coral, FL; two siblings, Dawn Clark (Israel) of Bristol, VT, and Chris Bessette of Essex Junction, VT; six grandchildren, Kayden, Layla, Harper, Lily, Laki, and Crew; as well as his very special friend, Dawn "Douglas" Grummel of Cape Coral, FL.
Visitation will be on October 18, 2019 from 11:00PM to 1:00PM at LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service 132 Main St., Winooski, VT 05404, with burial to follow at Maple Cemetery in Lincoln, VT.
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Jennifer (Ticehurst) Watson
November 6, 2019
RIP Donnie . You were always larger than life and a good friend to everyone.
Godspeed my friend. We all will miss you. We will never forget
Michelle Relyea
October 24, 2019
Rest in Peace Dozer... Our lord has a special Angel on his side Now!!! My deepest condolences for the Bessette Family
RaeAnn Couture
October 17, 2019
Still hard to believe, my thoughts with family and friends
vicki streeter
October 17, 2019
Still at a loss for words. I'm so sorry to all his friends and family, Donnie was a good guy. Much love to him and his family. Rest easy legend!
Tina Bushway
October 17, 2019
Ride with Angel's.. RIP. Your a guardian angel to your loved ones now.
Steven Esquibel
October 14, 2019
You are a great guy miss you and see you on the other side
Natasha Esquibel
October 14, 2019
I remember you through Ricky you were such a great guy God bless you and see you on the other side
Ricky Larocque
October 14, 2019
Love you man
Deborah Ann Terrier
October 14, 2019
So deeply sorry for you all. He was a good man with a huge heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We met you, Chris and Dawn when we lived in Winooski. We moved from there when I was 5. Gone too soon but will never be forgotten. Til we meet again!
Ricky Larocque
October 14, 2019
Can't believe you're gone I'm going to miss you cuz I have a ton of memories of you you always be in my heart and always will be the Angel that's riding around me and your family love you and I'll see you when I get there
Peggy Zugaro
October 13, 2019
I'll always remember your curly hair and big smile. You were always there for everyone, every girls protector. We may have lost touch over the years,but I always considered you my friend and always will. My thoughts, love, and prayers are with all your loved ones. Rest easy. Ride on.
Tammy Wootton
October 13, 2019
Kyle, Donnie and Tia,
You have shown such great strength through an extremely difficult time and I am so very proud of how you are all handling this. You are all in my prayers each and every day. If I could take your pain away I so would. I love you, Mom
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