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Gilbert Bessette Obituary
He is survived by his brother, Paul Bessette, his sister, Virignia Fortin, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Alfred, William, Phillip, and John Bessette.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:45AM in the Jeanne Jugan Chapel, 964 Main Street, Pawtucket. Burial with military honors will be in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Monday from 4-7pm in the Jeanne Jugan Home, 964 Main Street, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 964 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02960. Arrangements by Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home. www.oneillfuneralhomes.com
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Ann-Marie Grimes
November 13, 2017
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Gib Bessette. Gib was a very close childhood friend of my Dad, John F Grimes. May you all find comfort in your loving memories of Gib.
Deepest sympathy,
The family of John F Grimes, this is to include my Dad's sisters, (my Aunts) Patricia and Mary Grimes.
David Gauvin
November 5, 2017
My deepest condolences to Gibbys family. The Gauvins from Broadway.
November 4, 2017
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Please be comforted in knowing that if you (Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. (James 4: 8)
November 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss, may the family find comfort @Issiah 25:8, AJ
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peter labbe
November 2, 2017
rest in peace gib I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowning u
Michael Almonte
November 1, 2017
Deepest sympathy almonte family
Bob Quinn
October 30, 2017
To the Bessette family,,
I am very saddened to learn of Gib's passing. My deepest sympathy.
I had the privilege of knowing Gib over a very extended period of time. To summarize, he was was a unique and wonderful person. I had the
pleasure of being in his company on numerous occasions over the
years and he was truly a fun guy to be around.. He had a great sense
of humor and terrific personality.
I was fortunate to have known Gib.
May God bless him.
October 30, 2017
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14.
October 29, 2017
Grateful I had the opportunity to cross paths in life with such a true gentleman. RIP my friend.
" lift up your ♥ "
Daniel Nason
Edward McClelland
October 29, 2017
My condolences. I remember for years getting help from Gib at Bessette and Landry's Hardware. A really nice man.
bruce heaps
October 28, 2017
Many happy memories with Gib at the Blarney Stone in Pawtucket. He was a very nice man!!!
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