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The Tennessean, April 19, 2015
Laurent Louis Bessette
Mt. Juliet, TN
Laurent Louis Bessette, age 94, passed away April 17, 2015.
He lived a fruitful and happy life with his wife of 67 years, Therese, who recently passed away. Together, they were business partners for nearly three decades. They retired from Montreal, Canada, to South Florida in 1972 where he stepped out of retirement to keep occupied. In 2004, they moved to Las Vegas to be with their daughter. After her passing, they relocated to Tennessee to be with their son and grandchildren.
Laurent enjoyed watching and playing golf. While living in Florida, he often got together with friends to play in nearby courses. With his wife, they loved to entertain guests in their home.
God called him home on April 17, 2015 to be beside his wife in Heaven. Laurent will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Therese Bessette; daughter, Marthe Louise Bessette; and parents, Mr. and Ms. Louis Bessette.
He is survived by his son, Francois Bessette (Debbie); grandchildren, Matthew Bessette, Amanda Haven, Sara Bessette, Emily Bessette; and great-grandson, Tegan Bessette.
A Memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 194 Graylynn Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.
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