Obituary

Bessie I. Hastings

July 26,1937-November 3, 2024

Bessie I. Hastings, 87 of Derby Vt. Passed away on November 3rd 2024 in Newport, Vt with her daughter Lori by her side and other family members surrounding her. Bessie was born on July 26, 1937 in Holland Vt to Elwin Graves and Sarah White.

On September 23 1961 she married Richard (Skip) Hastings who gained his wings in 2019. She is survived by her children Lisa Hastings, Lori Hastings and her companion Roger Calloway. Her grandchildren Amanda Avona and her husband Sean Avona, Shaun Hastings, Chelsea Tetreault, Ashley Green and her husband Joshua Clad. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Bentley Cartee, Adalynn Hastings, Evelynn Avona, Madelynn Avona, Raelynn Hastings, Heather Tetreault, Aniyah Clad, Mariyah Clad and by many nieces and a nephew.

Bessie had a few different jobs in her early years. She started out by serving lunch to fourth graders, after that she worked as a chamber maid at the border motel, and then she took care of an elderly lady. After those, she started working with her husband skip and the many businesses he bought and owned ending with Fire Side Campground and The Dollar Store Plus.

In 2001 she retired with her husband and together they enjoyed traveling in their camper, listening to old country music, and playing their card and board games with friends. Bessie also loved doing puzzles, cooking/baking and spending time with her kids and great grandchildren.

Bessie was predeceased by her 11 brothers and sisters.

There will be a graveside service at the Derby Center Cemetery in the spring, on May 22nd at 11:00. We will have a reminder in the paper come closer to the date. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the car of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.