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Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory ? Putnam
Adrien Bessette
1946 ? 2022
Danielson ? Adrien "Doug" Bessette, 76, originally of Danielson, passed away September 16, 2022, at Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Kathleen Bonesio-Bessette. Doug lived in the Danielson area all of his life. He was the son of the late Adrien E. and Rose (Barrette) Bessette.
Mr. Bessette went to St. James School and then on to Ellis Tech. After high school he joined the Navy and sailed on a destroyer serving as a radioman during the Vietnam Conflict. When he returned to Danielson, he worked for AT&T two separate times as a lead technician for a combined 25+ years of service. In between his time with AT&T he worked at Colt's Plastics in Dayville as head maintenance engineer for the plant.
Doug was a hobby pilot and co-owned his own plane. He was a member of the Danielson Fire Department and retired as deputy chief as well as supervisor of fire alarms. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Killingly Rifle Club. Doug was a loyal friend and always willing to give a helping hand. His friends and loved ones could always depend on him.
Doug is survived by his step-son, Matthew Frederick, and his wife Cathleen Frederick of Danielson, CT; his daughter, Doris Avila of Merrimac, MA; and 2 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sister, Doris Bessette.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Doug's family from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in Saint James Church, 12 Franklin St, Danielson, CT. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1946 - 2022 (76 years)
d. 25 Nov 1989, Killingly, Massachusetts