Obituaries — 08 November 2011
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Amanda Besselt our mother, grandmother and great grandmother.In 1935 Amanda came from Poland and lived in Dinorwic and Dryden, Ontario for 67 years before moving to B.C. in 2002.
Amanda was predeceased by her husband Fred in 1987, her parents and ten brothers and sisters.
Amanda was a great mom and grandmother, always caring.
Leaving to mourn with fond memories and love from her family, are daughter, Marge (Ron); son, George (Lynne); grandsons, Bruce, Richard, Darren (Suanne), Pete (Christie), Scott, Brandon and Brent. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Amanda, Cole, Alyssa, Keiya and Taevin
Special thanks to the nursing staff and doctors at NRGH.
A gathering of family and friends will be held in Dryden, Ontario at a later date.
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