Carleton "Carl" Arthur Bessette, CLU, ChFC

Swanton – Carleton “Carl” Arthur Bessette a lifelong area resident passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Northwestern Medical Center with his family at his side.Born in St. Albans on August 7, 1942, he was the son of the late Clayton Clifford and Arcella (Shepard) Bessette. Carl was 84 years old.On April 25, 1964, in St. Albans Carl married Elizabeth Ann Mitchell, who survives him.Carl was a 1960 graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St Albans and went on serve in the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge he was a reporter for the St. Albans Messenger. In 1965, he began a successful career with the Prudential Life Insurance Company, quickly rising to the level of Sales Manager. He retired following over 30 years of dedicated service.He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing, a very avid golfer and enjoyed bowling. Carl was a life member of the Green Mountain Post #1 American Legion and active and life member of St.

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