Winston C. Bresett

BARRE TOWN – Winston Clive Bresett, 91, of Cardinal Circle, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2017.

Born on March 10, 1925 one of eight children to Leo and Rose (Lesperance) on 3 Grant Avenue in Barre. Win attended Ward 5 and Spaulding High School until his father was taken ill and he went to work at the family farm.

In 1941, Win met the love of his life, Barbara Pitman, at a big band dance with the Ambassadors, which was run by his future father-in-law. On June 4, 1942, Win and Barbara eloped to St. Paul’s Cathedral in Burlington. They then made their home on Warren Street. Win joined the United States Navy. Following his service, he worked as a polisher at Grearson and Lane for 17 years. Win and Barbara started their family with the arrival of Harold Pitman in 1944, Carol Jane in 1945, and Penny Lee in 1960.

During their early years of marriage, Win would remodel and sell houses to supplement their income. In 1956, Win started Win’s Gulf Station on Washington Street in Barre. Win successfully ran a top notch service station for 24 years. After retiring from Win’s Gulf, Win went to work as a cemetery sexton for the Town of Barre. This job allowed Win and Barbara to winter in their condo in Boynton Beach, FL. At the same time, Win purchased a mini mart in East Barre that later became Roland’s.

In 1987, Win and Barbara along with their daughter Carol purchased Flowers By Emslie of Barre. Win took delight in his floral delivery nicknames of “Go-fer” and “Win with a grin”.

Win and Barbara enjoyed many years of travel, visiting places like England, Hawaii, Bermuda, Bahama’s and Florida. Win’s memberships included the Elks, Canadian Club, and the American Legion. Win enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and going to his camp in East Orange. Win enjoyed music and was a self-taught musician. He played the violin, harmonica, and guitar. Win enjoyed singing to his family.

Win leaves his best friend and beloved wife of nearly 75 years, Barbara, his children Harold (Pamela), Carol (William) Chase, and Penny (James) Barrows. His grandchildren: Craig (Kristine) Chase, Sean (Abbey) Bresett, Michael (Wendy) Bresett, Cara (Robert) Brown, Heather Bresett, Nicole DuPont and James Winston (Deanna) Barrows. Win’s great-grandchildren: Hunter and Grady Chase, Elizabeth and Matthew Winston Bresett, Collin and Sarah Bresett, Anderson and Riley Brown, and Madelynn and Julianna DuPont.

He was predeceased by his parents, siblings Oreetha, Althea, Leah, Beatrice, Leonel, Willda, and Lester.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Family and friends may call on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rowan Court Nursing Home, Patient Activity Fund, 378 Prospect Street, Barre, VT 05641.