<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It is with great sorrow that the family of the late <strong>Cyril Bessey</strong> announce his passing on September 26, 2017 at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay at the age of 73 years.  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">He will be sadly missed by his wife of 53 years, Muriel (Hedderson); his brothers, Hector and Jim (Sophia); his sisters, Greta, Vina, Jean (Lawrence) and Vira (Gerald); sisters-in-law, Velma Hedderson (Vallance), Gladys Hedderson, Dorcas Loder (Gordon) and Louise Bessey; brothers-in-law, Ray Hedderson (Rita), Lewis Hedderson (Effie), Vincent Hedderson (Lavina),Wilbour Hedderson (Edna), Havner Hedderson (Glenys) and Carson Hedderson; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Bessie Bessey; sisters, Alma Eddison, Rose Reid and Blanche Hoddinott; brothers, Winston, William and Boyce; mother and father-in-law, Dorman and Blanche Hedderson and sister-in-law, Victoria.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Visitation will take place at Fillatre Funeral Home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Thursday, September 28 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Funeral will be conducted from the United Church in Happy Valley-Goose Bay with Rev. Benjamin Adeniyi officiating, with interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the United Church HVGB or to the family for upkeep of the burial site.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Special thanks to the doctors and wonderful nursing staff at the Labrador Health Center, and to family and friends for their support and kindness during Cyril’s illness.</span></span></p>