Winifred G. Bessette, 91, loving mother and grandmother, of Mansfield Center, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, February 9, 2009 at Windham Community Memorial Hospital. She was born July 7, 1917 in East Hartford, the daughter of Frank Hooper and Edith Mae (Gregory). She is survived by her brother, Harold Rockwell Hooper of East Hartford, her daughter, Kathy Elizabeth Bessette and her life partner, Beverley Bessette of Mansfield Center, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Archibald Bessette, three children, Richard Bessette, Barbara Marsalisi and Willma Kirkconnell and a grandson, Ronald Kirkconnell Jr. She lived for many years in Hebron and Dayville prior to moving to Mansfield. Her family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Rte. 195, Willimantic on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Rte. 44, Warrenville section of Ashford with assembly at the church. Burial will follow in St. Philip Cemetery. There will be a reception at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 549 Storrs Rd. Mansfield Center. Please visit
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for online memorial guest book.