Carlene F. Bessey

CLINTON – Carlene F. Bessey, 85, passed away Oct. 8, 2024. She was born July 23, 1939 in Thorndike to Mary (Bellows) Bessey and Edward Bessey. They moved to Clinton in 1942. She graduated from Clinton High School, class of 1957 and also from Victor Temporaries Computer School in 1967.

Carlene worked at Harris Bakery, in Waterville, and retired from Ethan Allen, Inc., in Burnham, due to health problems after 25 years of service.

Carlene loved the outdoors; camping, fishing and hunting with her Dad at his old stomping grounds. She enjoyed all wildlife, especially the birds, the deer that she fed, watched, and learned their behaviors, and caring for “her” alpacas at Northern Solstice. She loved watching sports, especially the University of Maine Women’s basketball team. She loved her family and friends very much.

She was happiest when traveling with friends and loved to plan for her next adventures. She traveled and camped out in many parts of the United States and Eastern Canada, with Phyl and other friends.

She is survived by her sister, Camilla Charrier; niece, Mary Bernatchez (Glenn), nephew, Mark McKenney (Bonnie Joyce); great nieces, Alexa Holmes (Orlando), Angel Reed (Jared Martin), great nephews, Kevin McKenney (Anna), Chris McKenney and Zach Bernatchez; great-great nieces,

Memphis, Cara and Austyn, great-great nephews, Gage, Grant, Jaxxson, Colten, Hunter, Kane and Jameson; her Charrier nieces, nephews, and their families, Benny (Sharon), David, Wayne (Darlene), Mary,

Valerie (Todd), Dawn (Tim), Tiger, Jean and Lisa. Her “family of choice,” her friends, who she wanted to thank for their many years of love, laughs, loyal friendship and support; to her Rving Women (RVW)-“I will see you on the road!” and lastly, TC Cat.

Carlene was predeceased by her parents, life partner, Rev. Phyllis C. Dodd, niece, Deb Noonan, and her beloved dogs, Gidget, Little Guy, Blackie, Elke, Max, Daphnie and Roscoe.

A private graveside service will be held.

Donations may be made in her memory to the:

Waterville Humane Society

100 Webb Road

Waterville, ME 04901