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BESSERER, Valerie Alphane (nee Desjardins)

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1921 - 2004 - Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 28th, 2004. Valerie Besserer, beloved wife of the late David William Besserer, in her 83rd year. Loving mother of Robbin (Sylvia) and Garry (Elaine) both of North Bay and Kevin (Debbie) of Echo Bay. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Shelly, Mike Wieb, Heather, Amos David, Jennifer, Charlene, Charles and Marla. Survived by her brothers and sisters Jean Baptise of Timmins, Hector (Marg) of North Bay, Rose Alma of Brantford, Charles Homer of Kitchener, Thérèse of North Bay, Margueritte of North Bay and Emile "Punch" Maurise (Carol). She was predeceased by her parents Hermas Desjardins (born Buckingham, Quebec) and Elizabeth (nee Beauprie, born Lumsden, Quebec) and by brother Alfred Simion and sister Bernadette (Andy Roy). Valerie had worked at the Blue Spruce Hotel, One Hour Martinizing, Empire Hotel and at the Voyager (Stan & Ollies). Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from City Hall) today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Oliverio at St. Rita's Church on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Fund or the North Bay Regional Hospital Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.



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