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Gerard Bessette Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Gerard R. Bessette, 73, passed away on April 1, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol (Dufresne) Bessette. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Romeo and Bernadette (Gendron) Bessette.

Gerard is survived by two daughters, Tammy Marks and Jacqueline Pandolfi, both of Pawtucket; a brother, Roger Bessette, of Central Falls; a sister, Claire Dulude of Connecticut; 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was the brother of the late Roland and Romeo Bessette, Cecilia Chartier and Theresa Bessette.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 5, at 10 a.m. in St. John Paul II Parish, using St. Cecilia Church, 1253 Newport Ave. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours will be held Monday, April 4, in Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Avenue, Lincoln, from 6 to 8 p.m. For online condolences, visit www.thekeefefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Pawtucket Times from Apr. 3 to Apr. 9, 2016.

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Keefe Funeral Home Inc

Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865

Apr

5

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Cecilia Church

1253 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI

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Notre Dame Cemetery

Pawtucket, RI

Funeral services provided by:

Keefe Funeral Home Inc

Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865

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