Hubert Besner
BESNER, Hubert – October 20, 1933 – March 21, 2019 Hubert was born in St. Isidore, Ontario and passed away on March 21, 2019 at the age of 85 in Vernon, BC. He will be remembered by his loving wife, Aline Besner (Meloche), his brother Donald Besner (Alice Dubeau), his four children Ghislaine Billingsley (Scott), Claudette Besner, Normand Besner, and Serge Besner (Zena), his grandchildren Jonathan Billingsley, James Billingsley (Shan Zheng), Karlin Besner, Samantha Besner, and Adam Besner, and his numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. Hubert was pre-deceased by his brother Laurent Besner (1999) and his parents Zacharie Besner (1985) and Rose-Ida Besner (Galipeau) (1994). Hubert lived his childhood dream of being a cheesemaker. He was honoured with countless awards for his cheese and after a long and prosperous career, Hubert was inducted into the Central Ontario Cheesemakers’ honor role. Hubert was an avid camper, hiker and skier, and his love of the outdoors inspired all of his family and friends. He will be truly missed by all.
BESNER, Hubert – October 20, 1933 – March 21, 2019 Hubert was born in St. Isidore, Ontario and passed away on March 21, 2019 at the age of 85 in Vernon, BC. He will be remembered by his loving wife, Aline Besner (Meloche), his brother Donald Besner (Alice Dubeau), his four children Ghislaine Billingsley (Scott), Claudette Besner, Normand Besner, and Serge Besner (Zena), his grandchildren Jonathan Billingsley, James Billingsley (Shan Zheng), Karlin Besner, Samantha Besner, and Adam Besner, and his numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. Hubert was pre-deceased by his brother Laurent Besner (1999) and his parents Zacharie Besner (1985) and Rose-Ida Besner (Galipeau) (1994). Hubert lived his childhood dream of being a cheesemaker. He was honoured with countless awards for his cheese and after a long and prosperous career, Hubert was inducted into the Central Ontario Cheesemakers’ honor role. Hubert was an avid camper, hiker and skier, and his love of the outdoors inspired all of his family and friends. He will be truly missed by all.