Helen M. Bessette

Palmer – Helen M. (Delargy) Bessette, 90, of Palmer, died on Monday, January 6, 2025, with her daughter and son-in-law by her.
She leaves her children, Denise J. Dubowski and her husband Mark of Palmer, Diane Kalafarski of Ware, Earnest Bessette, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Three Rivers, and John Bessette and his wife Mary of Barre, as well as 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Earnest G. Bessette and her daughter, Linda Mega. She was born in Ware the daughter of the late William A. and Sophie (Laturs) Delargy.
In addition to raising her family with Earnest, Helen worked as a manager at the former screen print shop in Gilbertville. After retirement, she enjoyed vacationing in New Hampshire, playing bingo at the Highlands, and trying her luck on scratch tickets and at the MGM casino.
At her request, there will be no funeral services. Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware is assisting her family with her arrangements. An online tribute page is available at charbonneaufh.com.