Gilbert L. Besse, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away on October 24th at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Martha (Vickery), he is survived by his son Gilbert L. Besse Jr. and his wife Teri of Lakeland, FL and his daughters Carol Cleverly of Plymouth and Cynthia Stevens of Bothell, WA. He also leaves his cherished grandchildren Jim Cleverly and his wife Chrissy and Caitlin Cleverly and Stephanie Besse and his great grandson Vincent Maresco. Gilbert was born in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High School. He worked at the Cordage Company while attending Northeastern University where he received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for the E. S. Morton Company in Brockton for 35 years. Gilbert was a member of the Plymouth Lodge A.F & A.M, the Edward Doty Society and an active member of the Church of the Pilgrimage where he was also a senior deacon. He enjoyed fishing, boating, golf, was an avid sports fan and especially loved spending time with his family. A funeral service will be held on Saturday October 31st at the Church of the Pilgrimage at 11 AM followed by burial at Vine Hills Cemetery. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Church of the Pilgrimage Memorial Fund, Town Square, Plymouth, MA 02360.