SHREWSBURY-Steven M. Bessette, 41 of 6 George Street formerly of 43 Walter St., Worcester died Sunday, January 27th at home after complications from an injury. He leaves his parents Joseph “Clem” and Patricia D. (McManus) Bessette; his maternal grandmother Violet E. (Wells) McManus of Worcester; his paternal grandmother Juliette (Lessard) Bessette; 2 sisters Tracy L. Mannila of Dudley and Susan E. Bessette of Sutton; a niece and 4 nephews.
He was born in Worcester and lived here many years before moving to Shrewsbury. He was a graduate of St. John's High School and was part of the 1978 Superbowl Team. He also attended Framingham State College. Mr. Bessette was one time employed as a mental health councilor at UMass Medical Center. He was a former member of Christ the King Church in Worcester. He was an avid sportsfan and guitar player.
The funeral will be held Thursday, January 31st from O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester with a mass at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, January 30th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Why Me Inc., 1152 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602.