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1924
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2020
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Mae Bessette Obituary
Mae was a supervisor at the State of Rhode Island Department of Health for over twenty-five years until her retirement. She was a longtime communicant of St. Cecilia Church (St. John Paul II Parish), where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was also active in both the parish's senior citizens and women's clubs.
Mae leaves a daughter, Doris (Bessette) Krakow of Westerly; a son, William Bessette and his wife, Kathy, of Wakefield; two grandchildren, Elyse Krakow of Georgia and Scott Bessette and his wife, Leah of North Kingstown and three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Oliver and Eleanor Bessette. She was the grandmother of the late, Kerri L. Bessette and the sister of the late William E. Orders.
Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic services and interment at Notre Dame Cemetery in Pawtucket will be private. Visitation and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts may be made to St. John Paul II Parish, 697 Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 in her name. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket. For online condolences: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com
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Simonne Goitz
April 19, 2020
Doris, Bill and Family,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom. Mae was a good friend may she rest in the arms of the Angels.
RIP Mae
Simonne
Gail Wilson-Morin
April 18, 2020
Doris and Billy, I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. I remember visiting you on holidays when we were kids and your mom and dad were always so welcoming to us. They were such good friends to my mom and dad and to this day my mom always talks of Auntie Mae and Uncle Bill and the good times that they had. My heart goes out to you both and I hope your memories of your mom will comfort you through the years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ric Rousseau
April 18, 2020
Doris and Bill I am so sorry for you loss, beautiful memories will help you through this very difficult time.
ELaine Medeiros
April 17, 2020
Billy, Doris and the Bessette family, My deepest sympathies in the loss of your mother, no one can ever be prepared for such a great loss. Hold tight to the wonderful memories you made together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Elaine and Mike Medeiros and family
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shirley ward
April 17, 2020
Billy, Doris and Family, Sending deepest sympathy to you and your family's, Aunt Mae was a dear lady, she will be greatly missed. Shirley and Dave Ward and Johnny Johnson.
Petrina Morris
April 17, 2020
Dear Billy, Doris and the Bessette family.. Our deepest condolences with the passing of Mae.. She was the monarch of our street.. and it will never be the same without her. She knew everyone and could tell you everything that was happening. Over the years Mae became more than a neighbor..she became part of my family. Growing up you knew she was an extra set of eyes to watch out for the neighborhood kids while we were outside playing and that was extended to my children as well when they were growing up. When I had the pleasure of helping Mae.. she would tell me stories about growing up in the south and I could sit and listen to them for hours. The stories she cherished the most were the ones about her family. She is now sitting in God's house telling her beloved Bill and Kerri all the stories they have missed out on.. because let's face it she had a direct flight and golden key into Heaven!
Love,
Petrina & Kaylene Morris- Cassidy
Katie Carlson
April 17, 2020
Dear Bill and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the fortune of being Maes roommate when we were both in the unfortunate circumstance of being in a nursing home a few years ago. Mae made that few months so much more bearable with her quiet sensibilities, loving life stories and good humor. Thank you for sharing her with me. (And Bill - thanks for the Newport Creamery runs when the food was less than edible.)
Joesphome Morris
April 16, 2020
Dear Bill Doris and family we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your and your family. Mae was a great neighbor to all of us and a great friend and she will be dearly missed by everyone. She always watched over all of on this road now she watches everyone from up above in god house now and we will keep her in your prayers.
Love Josephine , Joe , Chalene & Amber
Elaine Plouffe
April 16, 2020
To Doris and Bill and family, Our deepest sympathies to all. Aunt Mae, was the sweetest aunt, anyone could wish they had for an aunt. Beautiful woman, she will be sadly missed by all. She will be with Uncle Bill now, were I am sure she wanted to be, now that her children have lives of their own. She will be in our prayers, may she rest in peace.
Bill, Elaine, Carole and Cheryl
Susan Sullivan
April 16, 2020
Dear Doris and Bill,
I have thought of your family often and look back on the wonderful times that my family shared with your family and many of our parents friends growing up in Pawtucket. We also spent so many fun times together in Bristol and during the holidays.
I believe that your Mom was the last of that special group to pass away. I send my heartfelt condolences to you and hope that the memories of times spent with her will be with you forever.
With sympathy ,
Susan Stott Sullivan
Narragansett
George Nunes
April 15, 2020
Dear Bill and Doris
Carol and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy during this time of grief. Mae was one heck of a lady. She was always meticulous about her yard and we would watch in awe as she would literally sit on the grass pulling out the weeds by hand. Then she'd scold the weeds for attacking her lawn.
She was always gracious and easy to talk to. We will miss her.
Carol and George
Ronald Normand
April 15, 2020
Doris and Bill, So sorry to hear of your mother's death. Hope all is well with you and your families. May the angels take her into paradise and the martyrs welcome her on her way.
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