Bessette, Mildred

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• Obituary: 7 Jan 2016; APC

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Mildred R. Harbor-Brandt, 97, Neenah, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 4, 2016. She was born on May 16, 1919, in the Town of Deer Creek, daughter of George and Olive (Burton) Bessette. Millie married Willard Harbor on June 22, 1937 , and he preceded her in death on February 21, 1977. After marriage, Mildred and Willard stayed on her family's farm, near Navarino, until 1959. She later married Harvey Brandt on June 16, 1980, and he also preceded her in death on May 9, 2005. Millie was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Parish, Neenah. Mildred was employed with Theda Clark Medical Center for 25 years as a housekeeper. She will be remembered for living a full life that was always devoted to her family. Mildred enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family at supper clubs; especially, Mer & Jackie's Supper Club.
Mildred is survived by her 2 sons: Gregory G. (Pat) Harbor, Corbett W. (Jean) Harbor; 3 stepchildren: Brian (Jill) Brandt, Meredith (Phil) Seidl, Amy (Mike) Nordlee; 5 grandchildren: Nancy (Kurt) Jenicek, Melisa Triggiano, Corbett G. (Letha) Harbor, Gregory C. Harbor, and Haley (Tim Pierre) Harbor; 8 great grandchildren: Boone, Marisa, Alexia, Chance, Hunter, Kaleb, Nik, and Noah; 2 sisters: Marie Seehafer and Marilyn Siebert; a brother-in-law: Royal Brandt; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to her husband's, Mildred was further preceded in death by her parents and 3 siblings: Merlin (Jacqueline) Bessette, Louis (Louise) Bessette, and Madelyn (Louis) Afeldt.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Highland Memorial Park Chapel, 3131 N. Richmond St., Appleton, with Fr. Michael Ingold officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Visitation will be Tuesday at the chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated in Mildred's name.
Millie's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Millie's niece and nephew, Shirley Smith and Joe Bessette, for all their wonderful tender loving care.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2017

Mildred married Harbor, Willard 22 Jun 1937. Willard was born 9 Aug 1915; died 21 Feb 1977, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mildred married Brandt, Harvey 16 Jun 1980. Harvey was born 19 Sep 1924; died 9 May 2005. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 9 Jan 2017; APC

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Corbett W. Harbor, 75, Neenah, was called to his eternal home on January 9, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1941, in Green Bay, the son of Willard W. and Mildred R. (Bessette) Harbor. Cub was a journeyman tool and die maker, working for many local companies over the years, most recently with Advanced Tooling Specialists in Menasha. He was united in marriage to Jean Marie Selenske on June 8, 1960, in Antigo, and they shared 53 wonderful years together. Corbett was a devoted family man, who prided himself in teaching his children anything and everything he could. Corby loved to golf, especially for the JJ Keller Golf League for 27 years. He thoroughly enjoyed the golfing trips with his brother Greg and many wonderful friends. Corbett was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Neenah. He was a fun loving guy who will be missed by his many friends at ICU.
Corbett is survived by his wife: Jean; 3 children: Nancy (Kurt) Jenicek, Melisa Triggiano, and Corbett G. (Letha) Harbor; 5 grandchildren: Boone, Marisa, Kaleb, Nikolaas, and Noah; a brother: Gregory G. (Pat) Harbor; several extended family members and friends.
Corbett was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Peace Lutheran Church, 1228 S. Park Ave., Neenah, with Rev. Ricky P. Schroeder officiating. Entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated in Corbett's name.
Corbett's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Corbett's cousins, Shirley Smith and Joe Bessette for always being there for Corby.