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- Norwich Bulletin, April 18, 2011
Donat L. Bessette Sr.
Donat L. Bessette Sr. February 12, 1926 - April 16, 2011 Danielson - Donat L. Bessette Sr., 85, of Westfield Village passed away Saturday morning at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marie Bessette; they were married July 1, 1950. He was born February 12, 1926 in Danielson, son of the late Wilfred and Mary (Coty) Bessette. Mr. Bessette served in the U.S. Army during World War II <http://www.legacy.com/legacies/ww2/?personid=150387137&affiliateID=1501>, stationed in the Philippines. He was in the East Brooklyn Fire Department for 30 years, as well as a lifetime member of the Elks and VFW <http://www.legacy.com/legacies/vfw/?personid=150387137&affiliateID=1501>. He was in the Boy Scouts and a member of Teamsters Local 493, both for 30 years. He also owned his own landscaping business with his son David. Mr. Bessette was a loving husband and devoted father. He was an avid UConn Women's Basketball fan and enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox. His family's fondest memories were of going to the beach and Sunday family days together. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie Bessette; daughter Patricia Berthiaume and her husband Steve of Griswold; and son David Bessette and his wife Maria of Brooklyn. He also leaves behind a grandson, Greg Schmitt; and two granddaughters, Heather and Amanda Bessette. He was predeceased by a son, Donat Bessette Jr. Mr. Bessette will be sadly missed by all who loved him. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at St. James Church, Danielson. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the American Heart Association <http://media2.legacy.com/adlink/5306/1505525/0/3380/AdId=1107323;BnId=1;itime=824749857;ku=1126232;key=AHA;nodecode=yes;link=https:/donate.americanheart.org/ecommerce/donation/acknowledgement_info.jsp?campaignId=68&site=Heart&itemId=prod20007&firstName=Donat&lastName=Bessette> , Connecticut Affiliate, Inc., 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492-7522. Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson is in charge of arrangements.
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