Fleur Blanche

In memory of

Violet Bessant Thorneloe

1918 - 2026

On Saturday January 18 we lost our mother ,mother in law , grandmother , great grandmother and great great grandmother at the age of 107. She was the fifth child of Frank Bessant and Daisy Wright Bessant and the wife of Walter Scott Thorneloe for 60 years. She was pre-deceased by  her husband Walter , her oldest son Walter Byron [Marlene] , her parents , her foster parents Frasier Staples and Suzie Stevenson Staples , and her siblings 
William Bessant [Doreen]
Teresa Destromp [John]
Leslie Bessant    [Anne]
Elsie Pierce  [Gordon]
Howard Bessant [Robina]
Norman Bessant [Ruth}
She leaves to mourn her passing her two sons
Wayne Scott Thorneloe [Pauline]
Donald Frasier Thorneloe [Judy]
numerous nieces and nephews
4 grandchildren , 9 great grandchildren , 10 great great grandchildren

The family would like to extend their thanks and great appreciation to the Wales Home and staff for their excellent and compassionate care

There will be a visitation to be announced and burial of the ashes in the spring.

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Wayne and Pauline and family, my condolences in the loss of your Mom.

- Barb Ward, on January 24, 2026

Our sympathies to the family

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May my support warm your heart

- Dale Bessant & Dianne Luce, on January 25, 2026

Sincere condolences to Donald and Wayne and the families with the passing of your Mom.

- Michael and Valerie Locke, on January 25, 2026

My deepest sympathy to all the family,she sure was a strong Lady,brings back alot of memories when she was at St.Paul Rest Home,

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May my support warm your heart

- Rosalind , on January 25, 2026

Margie and I want to give the family of this great lady are most sincere sympathies.

- Corey Bellam and Margie Quinn, on January 27, 2026

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