She was the daughter of the late Henry J. Bessette and Mary Jane (Poulin) Bessette. After graduating from high school she became a driving instructor and then later in life she worked for the Cafeteria Staff for the New Bedford School System. She was a lifetime member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in New Bedford.
Survivors include two brothers; Russell R. Bessette PhD and his wife Claire of Mattapoisett, Dr. Norman L. Bessette and his wife Jessica of California, two step sons; Frank Ramos and his wife Cheryl of Acushnet, David Ramos and his wife Debbie of Mattapoisett, two step daughters; Donna Gonelli of Florida, Gale Williams of Fairhaven, many grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by three brothers; Joseph, Donald and Fernand Bessette.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept.142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Her Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10 am at St Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Everyone is invited to go directly to church. Burial to immediately follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA. For tributes: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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