Peter John Bessette

Peter John Bessette obituary

Peter John Bessette

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Sep

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Heald Funeral Home

87 South Main Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478

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Sep

17

Service

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Rock

1091 Fairfax Road, Saint Albans, VT 05478

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Peter Bessette Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heald Funeral Home - Saint Albans on Sep. 5, 2025.

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Georgia – Peter John Bessette passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his home with his wife, Diane and daughter, Heather at his side.

Peter's family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 17th, at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Rock, 1091 Fairfax Road, St. Albans.

A complete obituary will be posted in the next few days.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Heald Funeral Home

87 South Main Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478

Send Flowers

Sep

17

Service

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Rock

1091 Fairfax Road, Saint Albans, VT 05478

Send Flowers