Alice (Carvalho) Bessette, 76, of New Bedford, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, October 31, 2022 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late James Bessette.
Mrs. Bessette was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Fortunata (Cabral) Carvalho and had been a longtime resident of the city. She had worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant since the age of 15 and retired from the former Bedford Gardens, New Bedford, she then went on to do private care up to when Covid struck.
She was a member of various area organizations and is most famously known for her role as Mrs. Claus. She was referred to by many as "Beana"
Survivors include her 3 daughters Helen Carvalho and her husband Joe of Westport, Marilyn Baker and her significant other Terry of Fla. and Maureen"Mo"McAuliffe and her husband Bob of Dartmouth. Her son Matthew Cornell and his significant other Christine of New Bedford. 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren 3 godchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Mark Cornell, Melanie Baker and Melissa Cornell and sister of the late Josephine Silva.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Kirby Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, from 5-7 P.M.
Interment in Acushnet Cemetery, Acushnet.