Francis Assisi Bresson
1949-2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Francis Assisi
Bresson announce his passing on January 10, 2018 surrounded by his
loving family at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. He was
born in Glace Bay, NS, on June 11, 1949 to the late Alexander and
Marguerite (MacDougall) Bresson.
At the young age of 16, Francis embarked on a military career
with the Canadian Armed Forces as a Combat Engineer. During
his military career he was assigned a UN Peacekeeping Tour in Lahr,
Germany which lasted for 3 years followed by two additional tours; one
in 1976 and another in 1988. Francis was also deployed on a
NATO mission to Cyprus in December 1974. He was a dedicated
soldier who loved the military life and excelled at all training and
missions thrown his way with vigour and passion.
The majority of his service was spent between 2 CER (Combat
Engineer Regiment) in Petawawa, ON and 4 ESR (Engineer Support
Regiment) in Gagetown, NB. He retired from the military in
1997.
As a civilian, Francis returned to work as an Unexploded
Ordinance Technician with numerous companies throughout Canada as well
as in Copenhagen, Denmark. After he officially retired, he
loved spending time with his family and in his carpentry shop busily
making something for himself or someone else. He was always
available to give his time generously to help a friend in
need. He enjoyed spending time researching the family
history and was an avid war historian and reader.
Francis is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Brideau)
Bresson; son, James (Shannon); daughter, Francesca Smith (Seneca);
brothers, Raymond, Danny (Grace); sisters, Donna Merrill (Stewart),
Cathy Gaetan (John), Debbie O’Handley (Paul), Blanche
Ferguson (Gordie); a special sister, Mary Gaetan; sister-in-law Mae
Bresson; grandchildren Jesse, Hailey and Riley, as well as numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and his fur baby Suzie.
In addition to his parents, Francis was predeceased by a
sister Marguerite Gaetan and brother, Alex Bresson.
There will be no visitation by request. A memorial mass will
be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Chapel, CFB Gagetown on
Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2 pm with Fr. Lance Magdziak officiating.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #93 will be holding a tribute prior
to the service at 1:45 pm.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation or Canadian Veterans Advocacy.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Francis Assisi Bresson 19492018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
