Obituary of Raymonde Yvonne Lucia Bessette

August 10, 1947 – Sherbrooke, Quebec

July 4, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta

Raymonde Bessette (nee Ratte), beloved wife of Robert of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the age of 75 years.

Besides her loving husband Robert, Raymonde is survived by her daughter Genevieve Bessette; her son Mathieu Bessette all of Calgary, AB; her son-in-law Francois Bouchard (Melanie Corneau) and two grandchildren, Zoe and Antoine Bouchard of Mirabel, QC.   

Raymonde is also survived by her mother, Yvette Ratte; her two sisters, Joanne (Donald Dunlavey) and Sylvie Ratte (Robert Auger) all of Longueuil, QC; a brother Daniel Ratte (Renee Lamontagne) of Ste. Angele, QC, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Raymond Ratte; and her daughter Sophie Bessette.

A family and friends gathering will be held in Quebec at a later date, details to follow. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with Raymonde’s family here.

In living memory of Raymonde Bessette, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.