Service measured not by GOLD,
                           but by the GOLDEN RULE

Service measured not by GOLD,
          but by the GOLDEN RULE

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WOOSTER “ Bernard Ronald œToots  Besancon, 84, of Wooster passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home.
He was born March 12, 1938 in Wayne County, the son of Francis and Laura Pailliotet Besancon.   He married Paulette A. Naizer on September 5, 1964.   She survives.
He had been a truck driver for 35 years for Rubbermaid, had worked as a bricklayer mason for Galen Hostetter, had worked for Boyce Brothers Construction and Sheller Meats.   Was a Staff Sargent for the 447th Military Affairs, was a member of the 555th Honors Detachment, a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and a life-long member of St. Mary ™s Catholic Church and volunteered for the Gabriel Project.
Everyone he met was a friend to him.   He always put others before himself.   He was a caring and generous person and was devoted to his Catholic faith.   He loved gardening, woodworking and loved his grandchildren ™s sporting events.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Paulette, are his children Michael (Maureen) Besancon of Wooster, Thomas Besancon of Dallas, Texas, Vickie (Jamie) Ebert of Wooster and Larry (Lea Ann) Besancon of Creston; grandchildren Ashley and Jacob Besancon of Wooster, Rebecca and Justin Ebert of Wooster and Brendan and Bryce Besancon of Creston; siblings Raymond (Rosemary) Besancon and Richard (Lea Ann) Besancon both of Smithville; sister-in-law Betty Besancon of Sterling, brother-in-law Steve Tope of Wooster and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Eileen Nicholas, Mary Jane Tope, Adrian and Vincent Besancon, Beatrice Garver, Bernadette Besancon and Joseph Besancon.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster from 5-8:00 p.m.   A Rosary service will be held at 4:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Rev. Richard Samide officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary ™s Cemetery.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the New Pittsburg Fire Dept., c/o Roger Kamp, Treasurer, 1466 Perry Twp. Rd. 35, Wooster, OH 44691, or to St. Mary ™s Catholic Church, PO Box 109, Wooster, Oh 44691 or to St. Jude Children ™s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105  or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvde., Chicago, IL 60607 or American Life League, PO Box 6170 Falmouth, VA 22403
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.

Memorial Contributions
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the New Pittsburg Fire Dept., c/o Roger Kamp, Treasurer, 1466 Perry Twp. Rd. 35, Wooster, OH 44691, or to St. Mary ™s Catholic Church, PO Box 109, Wooster, Oh 44691 or to St. Jude Children ™s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvde., Chicago, IL 60607 or American Life League, PO Box 6170 Falmouth, VA 22403

Service
Thursday,, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church

Visitation
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 5-8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 4:00 p.m.

18 Comments

  1. Our Loving thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
    We love you all and know that your friends are here for you.
    Ron will truly be missed.
    Love Pam & Greg

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  2. What a kind, precious uncle. I will forever remember his smile and gentle manner. He was always so genuine and kind. I adored him as a child growing up and surely into my adult life. I loved him beyond measure and especially remember the kindness and love he showed to my mom throughout her life. I’ll miss you Uncle Ronnie.

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  3. Ron welcomed me and took time to have meaningful conversations with me. I greatly respected him and the faith he has I God. My wife and I have Ron and his family in our prayers. May God be with him in heaven.

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  4. We are so honored to call Ron our “friend”. Such a warm and engaging gentleman. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our deepest sympathies to the family.

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  5. So sorry for your loss. Remembering the special times working with Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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  6. We are so saddened to learn of Ron’s death. I got to know Ron from working together on Election Day at Old Stone Church. He was a friendly guy and good conversationalist. Hugs and prayers to you all.

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  7. So very sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. Always so friendly & such a likeable guy. May your many precious memories help to sustain you during these difficult days. Our sincerest sympathy.

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  8. So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for the whole family.

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  9. Paulette &family we are so saddened by Ron passing
    We will keep you all in are prayers RIP Ron are friend

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  10. Prayers and condolences to your family, his laugh could light up a room and from the time I was little he always reminded me I was the most beautiful girl. It was an honor to know you. Will miss our after church breakfast dates
    Love always Brooke

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  11. I can’t say enough about this wonderful man. I worked with him for many years at Rubbermaid. He was a great person and helped everyone with work related issues as a fantastic union representative. Always had a smile and some comment to make us smile with him! One of the most honest and caring persons I ever worked with. I was proud to call him friend and will truly miss running into him to catch up. Sympathy to Paulette and all his children. RIP Ron! Jeanette

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  12. Paulette & Family:

    Sincerest condolences on the passing of a very special “Father & Family Man”
    You are all in our thoughts & prayers in the days ahead. May he rest in peace!

    Tom Lavelle
    Wooster resident 1986-2007
    Tamassee, SC

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  13. Ron was always the same guy whenever you meet him, always friendly. Sorry for his family,heaven got another Angle.

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  14. Paulette, Mike, Tom, Vickie, Larry and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We have many fond memories of Ron and and your family as our children grew up together, attending school and sporting events, etc. May God Bless you all.

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  15. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days head. I work with Tom and over the years he has told me some wonderful stories of his father. You could always hear the joy in his voice when he spoke of his dad. He will be truly missed.
    Love, Samantha and Ryan Frankland

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  16. Deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.

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  17. Deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.

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  18. My most sincere sympathy to all your family. I will always remember his friendliness and smile.
    Prayers for you all and Ron.

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