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Betty Ruth Spear

Female 1921 - 2014  (92 years)

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  • Name Betty Ruth Spear 
    Birth 12 Dec 1921 
    Gender Female 
    Death 21 Jun 2014 
    Notes 
    • The Burlington Free Press, June 26 2014
      Betty Foster Bessette (Picture included)

      BETTY FOSTER BESSETTE - COLCHESTER - Betty Foster Bessette passed away peacefully on June 21, 2014. She was born Betty Ruth Spear on Dec. 12, 1921, to Robert and Dorothy (Moorby) Spear in Burlington. She married Elwin H. Foster, who passed away May 1968, with whom she had five children, Norman, Elwin Jr., Robert "Bob," Steve and Kenneth. She was also married to Howard Bessette, who passed away in September 1973. Betty was a loving and generous person, always putting everyone before herself. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Norman, Robert and Steve (Linda); 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, John and Carolyn Leo, Neil and Jackie Wells, Annie Chamberlain, and Jimmy and Patty Leo; special companion, Arthur Barber; extended family; and friends. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the United Church in Colchester. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29,2014, at the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St., Winooski. Online condolences may be shared with the www.lavignefuneralhome.com Donations in Betty's name may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495; or the American Cancer Assoc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
    Person ID I16591  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 16 Jul 2014 

    Family William Howard Bessette,   b. 3 Jan 1924, Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Feb 1999, Essex Junction, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Family ID F6296  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Jul 2014