VAN BUREN – Richard D. Bresett, 81, died unexpectedly Nov. 22, 2010, at a Van Buren health care facility. He was born Aug. 28, 1929, in Springfield, Mass., son of Clifford and Grace (Hill) Bresett. He was employed as a truck driver for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marguerite (Perusse) Bresett of Van Buren; three daughters, Gayle McKissack and Judy Hardt, both of Van Buren, and Marianne Bresett of Madawaska; two sons, Michael Bresett and wife, Diane, of Van Buren, and Richard Bresett of Van Buren; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Richard was predeceased by one son, Douglas Bresett, in 1992; and two brothers, Leon and Clifford David Bresett. Relatives and friends may call 11 a.m. until time of service Sunday at Christ Life Fellowship Church, Madawaska, where a funeral service will begin 1 p.m. with Pastor Cameron Price officiating. Interment will be at Grande Riviere Cemetery, Van Buren. Those who wish may contribute in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral arrangements are a service of Ouellette-Thibault Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. To leave online condolences, please visit www.ouellettefuneralhome.com.


