Bessie TARREN

VENDETTE, Bessie - In loving memory of Bessie Vendette (nee Tarren) 89 years who passed away at the Elizabeth Centre, July 18th, 2008, after a short illness. Beloved wife of Henri Vendette, predeceased April 21st, 1997. Bessie was born in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire England, December 1st, 1919, the youngest daughter of Alice and James Tarren. She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters and three brothers. In 1942, shortly after the commencement of the Second World War Bessie joined the W.A.T.S (Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service. She was stationed in the North of Scotland in an area called Strathpeffer (North of Inverness). It was here that she met the love of her life, Henri. They were married on March 27th, 1944 in her home town, Middlesbrough, England. Bessie sailed from Southhamton on the S.S. Aquitania in April 1946, to join Henri in his home, Sudbury, Ontario, where they resided throughout the rest of their lives. Bessie and Henri enjoyed 53 years together as husband and wife, partners and best friends. Auntie became an integral part of our family in Canada. Throughout her life with Henri, and in the years since his death, she never missed an opportunity to share her love and spirit with our family. She called Canada Her hoe, but always loved Her England and Her Queen and returned with Henri to visit. Bessie was an active, lifelong member of St. Luke's Untied Church as will as the War Brides of Canada. She loved to sing, to take part in church and community activities, and to enjoy a cup of tea with her friends from the church. She is survived by numerous nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews both in Canada as well as in England. We will remember her always. Bessie will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel, JACKSON & BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury, Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 11:30am. Cremation with interment in the Civic Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 7:30pm Monday under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Br# 76, Sudbury. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society or St. Luke's United Church would be appreciated, Friends may call 2-5 & 7-9pm Monday; after 10:30am Tuesday. Flowers, donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org 11171902