Blanche M. Bessette Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Blanche M. Bessette of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, who passed away on October 30, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Emile Bessette; her parents, Jean-Baptiste Baril and Rita Baril (Richer); and her son Roy Bessette. She is survived by: her children, David Bessette (Norma) of North Smithfield, Sandra Bryson (Robert) of South Yarmouth, MA, Daniel Bessette (Celine) of North Smithfield, Audrey Kuczer (Thomas) of Harrisville, Ann Goryl (Stanley) of North Smithfield, Elizabeth Brides (Robert) of North Smithfield, Laura Malo (Peter) of North Smithfield, Marie Balcom (Lee) of East Douglas, MA, Carol Hawkins (John) of North Brookfield, MA, Jean Storer (Gary) of Woonsocket, Carl Bessette (Melissa) of Cornelious, OR and Karen Jackson (Bill) of Woonsocket; and her sisters, Claire Murray of Lake Havasu, AZ and Irene Sharp of Lakewood, WA. She is also survived by twenty-six grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great-great granchildren; as well as, her loving extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at stjude.org.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holt Funeral Home

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November 7, 2022

Dave Cadorette wrote a sympathy message

“Dear cousins, my deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom... so many memories shared by all of us over the years to comfort us... the fun, the music and happiness of a hectic household! Rest peacefully, "Blanche on the Ranch" we all miss you... Dave Cadorette”