Rachel E Besett's Obituary
Rachel E. Besett of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020. She is
predeceased by her husband Harry L. Besett, Jr., her brothers Robert and Edwin Gallison and
her son Raymond Fisher. She is survived by her daughter Cathy L. Fisher of Eureka, CA,
stepchildren Mary Colleen Besett Schoots of Málaga, Spain and Harry B. Besett of Hardwick,
VT, her niece and nephew, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born May 29th, 1926 in
Montpelier, VT, Rachel was the daughter of Raymond C. Gallison and Esther McKnight
Gallison. She attended grade school in North Montpelier, VT and high school in Montpelier,
VT. She lived in California for 26 years, retiring from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in
Eureka, CA in 1977. Upon retirement, she moved to Baltimore, MD where she married her
high school sweetheart Harry L. Besett, Jr. Her continuing desire to see as much of the world
as possible led to a lifetime of travels throughout the United States and many foreign
countries. Rachel’s long-term care was lovingly provided by La Hacienda Assisted Living
Home and Sandra Paz for whom Rachel and her family are eternally grateful. No memorial
service will be held. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Huntington, VT.
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