Raymond J. Bessette

Pawtucket – Raymond J. Bessette, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Joan T. (Cinqmars) Walton for twenty-eight loving years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Philidore and Angelina (Morel) Bessette. Ray was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era and went on to work for the Pawtucket School Department for over twenty-five years having retired in 2022. He was a longtime member of the Major Walter G. Gatchell VFW Post 306, where he served as vice-commander. Ray loved to travel, together with Joan they travelled extensively to many areas of the U.S. and Europe. One of the most memorable was a trip to Normandy, where they visited the beaches where the infamous D-Day landings took place. One of Ray’s many hobbies was to collect cans and bottles, bring them to the recycling center and put the extra money toward his trips and vacations. On one occasion he realized over $500 from his redemptions. Ray was a true...