Bassett Family Association Database
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| 52351 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Arthur E. Bessette, 89 MANCHAUG — Manchaug Rd. died Wed. Nov. 16, 2011 after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Aline R. (Chabot) Bessette; a daughter, Diane Boudreau of Manchaug; 2 sons, Robert D. Bessette and his wife Gail of Warrington, VA and Leo A. Bessette and his wife Nancy of Whitinsville; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Doris Soltez of Dayville, CT, Cecile Cusson of Plainfield, CT, Rita Babcock of Danielson, CT and Rose Swatsell of Danielson, CT; and many nephews and nieces. He was brother of the late Ernest Bessette Jr., George Bessette, and Theresa Roy. He was also predeceased by his son-in-law Roger Boudreau. Born in Pawtucket, RI on July 21, 1922 he was the son of Ernest and Leona (Lacroix) Bessette and lived in Manchaug 53 years. Mr. Bessette worked as a truck driver for New England Newspaper Supply Co. in Millbury. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran serving in the Asiatic Pacific theater. According to his wishes funeral services and burial are private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St. Douglas is directing arrangements. | Bessette, Arthur E. (I10837)
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| 52352 | Worcester Telegram & Gazettte, January 4, 2019 Roland J. Bassett (Picture included) Northborough - Roland J. Bassett, 87, a longtime resident of Northborough and husband of 62 years to Anne E. (Hanson) Bassett, passed away at Framingham Union Hospital on December 31, 2018. Roland was born in Marlborough, a son to the late George and Julia (Stone) Bassett. He was a 1949 graduate of Marlborough High School. In 1952 Roland was called to serve his country. After his honorable discharge from the Army in 1954 he worked as a machinist at Fenwall Corp, General Scanning, and Honeywell prior to forming the Olympic Manufacturing Co, a prototype machine shop which he partnered in the operation of for over 20 years. Roland found enjoyment in outdoor sports such as hunting, fishing, clamming, and camping. He was well known for his quick wit. He was a proud member of the Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 and was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Parish. Besides his beloved wife, Anne, Roland is survived by their children, Jeanne Kowal of Berlin, Mary Walter of Southborough, Paula Kapurch of Northborough, and Roland Bassett, Jr. of Worcester; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Roland also leaves his brother, Robert Bassett of Parish, FL and Lorraine Maroney of Kittery, Maine. Roland and Anne's daughter, Cynthia Bassett and their grandson, Kevin Bassett, as well as Roland's sister, Marie Mullen, preceded him in death. Calling hours will be held Thursday, January 10th, from 5-7pm at Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough. A funeral will be held at 11am on Friday, January 11th, at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 244 W. Main Street, Northborough. To share a condolence please visit www.HaysFuneralHome.com. | Bassett, Roland Joseph Sr. (I22)
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| 52353 | Worcester Telegram, Massachusetts, Monday, 28 April 1975 Joseph Bessette THOMPSON, Conn. ? Joseph U. Bessette, 75 of Route 193, died yesterday at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. He was the husband of Blancher (Cote) Bessette. Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, Adiran Bessette of Putnam, Conn., George Bessette of Fall River and Richard Bessette of Hampton Va.; three daughters, Rita, wife of Walter Johnson of Noank, Conn., Claire, wife of Gerald, St. Jean of Putnam and Alice, wife of Norman Coderre of Thompson, Conn.; a brother, Alfred Bessette of Warren, R.I.; and a sister, Sister Alma Delude of South Attleboro, 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Bessette was an overseer for the former Cluelt Peabody Mills, Inc. for many years. He was a member of the Golden Harvest Senior Citizen?s Club in North Grosvenor Dale and a former member of La Societe de St. Jean-Baptiste. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., a son of Uldric and Celina (Duso) Bessette. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the Valade Funeral Home, 202 Main St., North Grosvenor Dale with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph?s Church, Main Street, North Grosvenor Dale. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. 1930 Federal Census of Fall River, Bristol County, MA (15 Apr 1930) Joseph Bessette 29 M CT CT CT Head Overseer Cotton Mill Blanch 25 F RI CF CF Wife Adrian 7 9/12 M RI CT RI Son Reita 5 9/12 F RI CT RI Daughter George 3 10/12 M RI CT RI Son Richard 9/12 M RI CT RI Son (Married at 21 & 18) | Bessette, Joseph Ulderic Hubert (I7754)
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| 52354 | Worcester Telegram, Massachusetts, Monday, 28 October 1985 Blanche M. Bessette, 81 PUTNAM ? Blanche M. (Cote) Bessette, 81, of Ella Grasso Apartments, Balout Street, died yesterday in Day Kimball Hospital. Her husband, Joseph U. Bessette, died in 1975. She leaves three sons, Adrian J. Bessette of Putnam, George H. Bessette of Fall River and Richard J. Bessette of Fort Myers, Fla.; three daughters, Rita A. Bessette of Noank, Conn., Claire J., wife of Gerald St. Jean of Putnam, and Alice Coderre of Grosvenordale; a brother, George Cote of Fall River; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bessette was a communicant of St. Mary of the Visitation Church. She was born in Cranston, R.I., daughter of John and Anna (Dussault) Cote, and lived 30 years in Connecticut. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Gilman Funeral Homes, 104 Church St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 148 Providence St. Burial will be in St. Joseph?s Cemetery, North Grosvenor Dale. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Contributions may be made instead to the Intensive Care Unit Memorial Fund, Day Kimball Hospital, Pomfret Street, Putnam, Conn. 06260. 1930 Federal Census of Fall River, Bristol County, MA (15 Apr 1930) Joseph Bessette 29 M CT CT CT Head Overseer Cotton Mill Blanch 25 F RI CF CF Wife Adrian 7 9/12 M RI CT RI Son Reita 5 9/12 F RI CT RI Daughter George 3 10/12 M RI CT RI Son Richard 9/12 M RI CT RI Son (Married at 21 & 18) | Cote, Blanche (I7755)
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| 52355 | Worcester Telegram, Massachusetts, Tuesday, 21 July 1959 Mrs. Mary Bassett LEOMINSTER ? Mrs. Mary (Mansfield) Bassett, 86, of 9 High St., died yesterday at the home. She was the widow of William J. Bassett. Born in Tidioute, Pa., she had lived in this city many years. She was a charter member of Daughters of Isabella. She leaves two sons, Edward Bassett, assistang Leominister postmaster and Harold Bassett of Leominster; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Snyder of Tidioute, Pa.; a brother, Joseph Mansfield of Oil City, Pa.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 8:15 from the Thomas F. Wright Funeral Home, with a Solemn High Mass at St. Leo?s Church at 9 a.m. Burial will be in St. Bernard?s Cemetery, Fitchburg. Calling hours at the funeral home are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. 1900 Federal Census of Ashburnham, Worcester County, MA (7 Jun 1900) William Bassett 26 Nov 1873 M MA MA MA Head Sawyer - Chain Shop Mary A. 26 Aug 1873 F PA IR IR Wife Thomas J. 5 Feb 1895 M MA MA PA Son Edward M. 2 Sep 1897 M MA MA PA Son Harold L. 1 Oct 1898 M MA MA PA Son (Married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living) (Living on Central Street) | Mansfield, Mary A. (I6)
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| 52356 | Worcester Telegran & Gazette, July 22, 2016 Manfred E. Braun, 84 WEBSTER - Manfred E. Braun, age 84, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at the West Side House in Worcester. He was the husband of the late Judith (Bessette) Braun who died in 2015. He leaves his son, Michael M. Braun and his wife Tracy of Worcester; his daughter, Julia S. Schoefield and Chris Hahn of Uxbridge; six grandchildren, Maryann, Forrest, Rebekah, Nicholas, Gary and Sean; seven great-grandchildren, Aliese, Jaeden, Hunter, Honor, Lilah, Alice and Ava. He was born in Alen, Germany, son of the late Ernst and Julia (Eissler) Braun and lived in Webster most of his life. He was a United States Army veteran of Korea. He was retired from Pratt Whitney where he was a machinist for many years. He was an old movie buff and enjoyed trivia and history in general. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, MA on Sunday, July 17, 2016, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570. A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or a memory. Charitable donations may be made in Manfred's memory to the following organization: Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, 1 Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570. | Braun, Manfred (I17695)
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| 52357 | Works for the State of Illinois | Daugherty, Tonya (I515)
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| 52358 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I492)
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| 52359 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I14)
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| 52360 | World Independent September 10, 1956 Ella Bassett Mrs. Ella Bassett Dies in Pueblo Hospital, aged 79 Mrs. Ella Bassett, 79, resident of Huerfano County since 1898 died in a Pueblo hospital this morning after a three weeks illness. Mrs. Bassett was born in Rice, Texas, May 18, 1877. As a young woman she came to Walsenburg and had made this her home since that time. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Leslie of Walsenburg and Charles of Los Angeles, by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced later by the Burress Memorial Chapel. 1900 Federal Census of Precinct 17, Huerfano County, Colorado (7 July 1900) Dee Bassett - 38 - M - VA-VA-VA - Head - Carpenter Ella - 24 - F - MO-MO-MO - Wife Clara - 5 - F - MO-MO-MO - Daughter Baby - 2/12 - M - MO-MO-MO - Son (Married 8 years, 2 children, 2 living) 1910 Federal Census of Pictou, Huerfano County, Colorado (12 May 1910) Aden Bassett - B - 43 - M - IL-VA-VA - Head - Miner Coal Miner Ella - B - 35 - F - TX-MO-MO - Wife Clara - B - 14 - F - TX-IL-MO - Daughter Katie - B - 10 - F - CO-IL-MO - Daughter Leslie - B - 8 - M - CO-IL-MO - Son Emmet - B - 5 - M - CO-IL-MO - Son Charles - B - 3 - M - CO-IL-MO - Son (Married 16 years, 9 children, 5 living) 1920 Federal Census of Rouse, Huerfano County, Colorado (14 Feb 1920) Adon Bassett - B - 52 - M - IL-IL-IL - Head - Miner Coal Mine Ella - B - 43 - F - TX-MO-MO - Wife Leslie (twin) - B - 17 - M - CO-IL-TX - Son - Miner Coal Mine Kitty (twin) - B - 17 - F - CO-IL-TX - Daughter Charles - B - 11 - M - CO-IL-TX - Son 1930 Federal Census of Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado (4 April 1930) Adon Bassett - Negro - 64 - M - IL-IL-IL - Head - Laborer Coal Mine Ella - Negro - 60 - F - TX-MO-MO - Wife (Married at 32 and 28) (West Third Street - Living next door to son, Leslie Bassett) | Ella (I2)
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| 52361 | World War I Draft Information gives year as 1888 and Shell Creek, Carter County, Tennessee. Census lists birth state as North Carolina. 1910 Federal Census of Carter County, Tennessee (April 26, 1910) Joda Bass - 21 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Head - Lumber Yard Lumber Isa - 21 - Female - TN-NC-NC - Wife (Married 2 years, no children) 1920 Federal Census of Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia (January 8, 1920) Joseph D. Bass - 31 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Head - Machinist Car Shop Liza D. - 31 - Female - TN-TN-TN - Wife Myrtle E. - 10 - Female - TN-NC-TN - Daughter Clyde O. - 7 - Male - TN-NC-TN - Son Charles D. - 11/12 - Male - TN-NC-TN - Son Joe Bass (Vass) Rites To Be Tomorrow Funeral services for Joe Bass, 49-year-old miner, of Semoco, who died at a local hospital last night, will be conducted from his home tomorrow afternoon at one o’clock by the Reverend Sam Sanger. Burial will follow in the Mount Tabor Cemetery. Bass was born March 26, 1889 at Elkpark, North Carolina and had lived in West Virginia for 17 years. He was a member of the local union at Semoco. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Joe Bass, four sons, Clyde, Charles, Hubert, and Joe Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. Luther Petty and Miss Ruth Bass all of Semoco. Seven grandchildren are also living. | Bass, Jody B. (Joe) Sr. (I1)
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| 52362 | World War I Draft Registration Archie George Bassett Born 23 Aug 1881 Machinist at Fairbanks & Morse Electric Wife: Lena Marie Living at 1261 W. 33rd St., Indianapolis Archie Bassett (picture included) The Indianapolis Star - 30 Jun 1954 Found online at Indiana State Museum - Search Faces Neighborhood children hail with glee the arrival of Archie Bassett. He entertains them while he sharpens the knives and scissors for their mothers. Ardent fans gathered around him are (left to right) John Mark Lindenbor Margaret Hood, and Carl G. Lindenborg. | Bassett, Archibald George (I73)
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| 52363 | World War I Draft Registration Ernest Bassett Challis, Custer County, Idaho Born - June 9, 1900 Farm laborer for William Klug of Challis Nearest relative: John Charles Bassett, Challis, Idaho Idaho State Journal Thursday, October 17, 1957 Ernest Bassett (Includes Picture) Ernest Bassett, 57, Fort Hall, died at Bannock Memorial hospital Wednesday after a short illness. He was born July 9, 1900, at Challis, a son of John Charles and Josephine LeCafe Bassett. He lived in the Challis area for sixteen years, and then moved to Portland, Oregon. He joined the Marine Corps and served for a time before coming to Utah. He lived in Willard for two years prior to his marriage to Lillie Eliza Fallows at the Logan LDS Temple May 1, 1925. They lived in Howell for five years, then moved to Arimo and lived there until 1942 when they came to Pocatello where they lived for a time. For the past ten years they made their home in the Fort Hall area. Mr. Bassett was a member of the Fort Hall Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Surviving are his widow, three sons, Carlyle R., Carlos L., William E., Fort Hall; six daughters, Mrs. Marrion (Cloerence) Pannel, Pocatello; Mrs. Alvin (Darlene) Beebe, Fort Hall; Mrs. Ralph (Illa) Romriell, Torrence, California; Mrs. Jerome (Phyllis) Adams, Pocatello; Dale Ann and Evelyn Bassett, Fort Hall; two brothers, Henry Charles Bassett of Ogden; Martin Bassett of Roseville, California; eight sisters, Marie Cochran, May, California, Mrs. Alvin (Florence) Taylor, Ogden; Mrs. Albert (Josie) Smith, Utica, California; Mrs. Robert (Jessie) Draper, Great Falls, Montana; Mrs. Alonzo (Margaret) Andersen, Brigham City, Utah; Mrs. Lorin (May) Christensen, Bear River City; Mrs. Jessie (Elmira) Fallows, Howell, Utah; Mrs. Garth (Hazel) Johnson, Denver; and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Fort Hall Ward LDS Chapel with Bishop E.V. Cutler officiating. Burial will be in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Manning Funeral Chapel. The Salt Lake Tribune Friday, October 18, 1957 Ernest Bassett Fort Hall, Idaho - Ernest Bassett, 57, Fort Hall, died of pneumonia in a Pocatello hospital after a short illness. Born June 9, 1900, at Challis, to John Charles and Josephine LaCafe Bassett. He married Lily Eliza Fallows at Logan in the Logan Temple Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, May 1, 1925. They resided in Howe and moved to Pocatello in 1942. They moved to Fort Hall in 1952 where they farmed since. Member of Fort Hall LDS Ward. Surviving are the widow; sons, Carlyle William and Charles, Fort Hall; daughters, Mrs. Marion Pannel, Mrs. Jerome Adams; both Pocatello; Mrs. Alvin Bobe, Fort Hall; Mrs. Ralph Romriell, Torrence, California; Dale, Ann and Evelyn Bassett, Fort Hall; two brothers, eight sisters, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. in Fort Hall LDS Ward with E.V. Cutler officiating. Burial in Restlawn Memorial Gardens under direction of Manning Funeral Chapel. 1910 Federal Census of Challis, Custer County, Idaho (20 Apr 1910) John C. Bassett - 54 - M - MA-CF-IR - Head - Farmer General Farm Josephine - 48 - F - MT-GM-DN - Wife Henry - 19 - M - MT-MA-MT - Son - Farmer General Farm Ernest - 9- M - MT-MA-MT - Son Jesse - 7 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Josephine - 7 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Margaret - 3 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Martin - 3 - M - ID-MA-MT - Son Mary - 1-10/12 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter (DN - Denmark) 1920 Federal Census of Challis, Custer County, Idaho (10 Mar 1920) Josephine Bassett (Widow) - 50 - F - MT-FR-HL - Head - Laundress At Home Ernest - 19 - M - ID-MA-MT - Son - Teamster Saw Mill Jessie - 17 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Josephine - 17 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Martin - 13 - M - ID-MA-MT - Son May E. - 11 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Frances E. - 9 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Hazel E. - 7 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter (FR - France - HL - Holland) 1930 Federal Census of Howell, Box Elder County, Utah (4 Apr 1930) Ernest Bassett - 29 - M - ID-MA-MT - Head - Farmer Dry Farm Lillie E. - 23 - F - UT-EN-UT - Wife Cloene - 4 - F - UT-ID-UT - Daughter Carlyle R. - 2-3/12 - M - UT-ID-UT - Son Darlene R. - 3/12 - F - UT-ID-UT - Daughter (Living on East Road Blue Creek Valley) (Married at 24 and 18) | Bassett, Ernest (I14)
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| 52364 | World War I Draft Registration Henry Charles Bassett May, Idaho Born June 12, 1890 in Hamilton, Montana He is a farmer for Valentine Switzer at the Sulphur Creek Ranch. 1900 Federal Census of Sunol, Custer County, Idaho (1 Jun 1900) John C. Bassett - 45 - M - May 1855 - MA-CF-IR - Head - Farmer Josephine - 27 - F - Jul 1872 - MT-GM-DN - Wife Henry L.W. - 9 - F - Jun 1890 - MT-MA-MT - Son - At school Florence - 8 - F - Aug 1891 - MT-MA-MT - Daughter - At school Maria - 6 - F - Jul 1893 - MT-MA-MT - Daughter - At school Julia - 4 - F - Sep 1895 - MT-MA-MT - Daughter (DN - Denmark) (Married 11 years, 6 children, 4 living) 1910 Federal Census of Challis, Custer County, Idaho (20 Apr 1910) John C. Bassett - 54 - M - MA-CF-IR - Head - Farmer General Farm Josephine - 48 - F - MT-GM-DN - Wife Henry - 19 - M - MT-MA-MT - Son - Farmer General Farm Ernest - 9- M - MT-MA-MT - Son Jesse - 7 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Josephine - 7 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Margaret - 3 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter Martin - 3 - M - ID-MA-MT - Son Mary - 1-10/12 - F - ID-MA-MT - Daughter (DN - Denmark) | Bassett, Henry William Charles (I8)
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| 52365 | World War I records list Oscar Bass' birth date as October 30, 1891. 1930 Federal Census of Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina (April 9, 1930) Oscar A. Bass - 39 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Head - Proprietor Café Louise Z. - 29 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Wife Zenebah L. - 11 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Daughter Francis N. - 10 - Female - GA-NC-NC - Daughter Warren F. - 8 - Male - GA-NC-NC - Son Oscar A. Jr. - 6 - Male - NC-NC-NC - Son Nannie Poythress (Widow) - 62 - Female - NC-NC-NC - Mother-in-Law and 4 Boarders Greensboro Record North Carolina Thursday, July 30, 1936 Funeral Held For O.A. Bass Rites Conducted For Prominent Burlington Restaurant Man and War Vet (Special to Greensboro Record) Burlington, July 30 - Funeral service for Oscar Alfred Bass, 44, well known restaurant man and world war veteran, who died at his home, 303 East Davis Street, at 7:10 o’clock Wednesday morning following a brief illness, was conducted from the home at 4 o’clock today by Reverend A.D. Kinnett, of the First Baptst Church, and F.W. Pasendal, of the First Methodist Protestant church. Military honors were paid the deceased by his comrades of the American legion. Attended Convention The veteran, whose health had been impaired for several months, had returned home from Asheville, where he had attended the 18th annual convention of the American Legion, but a few hours earlier. He was an active member of the Walter B. Ellis post, interested in the fellowship of his comrades. A native of Alamance county, Mr. Bass was a son of the late H.F. and Sallie Lindley Bass. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Zenobah and Francis Bass; two sons, Warren and Oscar Jr.; three brothers, V.W., D.B. and J.D. Bass; two sisters, Mrs. Curry Isley and Mrs. Clay Marlette, and his mother, all of the city. | Bass, Oscar Alfred Sr. (I5)
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| 52366 | World War II Casualties BASSETT, Ernest William, Pfc. USMCR. Wife Mrs. Madeline M. Bassett, 18 Palmer Ave., Bronxville. 1940 Federal Census of Eastchester, Westchester County, NY (8 Apr 1940) Ernest Bassett 28 M Head NY Tuckahoe, NY Soda Clerk Drug Store Madeline 26 F Wife NY Tuckahoe, NY Beauty Operator hairdresser William 2 M Son NY & 1 nurse maid (#151B.241.224) (Living at 48 Parkway Rd.) | Bassett, Ernest William (I134)
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| 52367 | Worlein Funeral Home Timothy ?Tim? Kelly Bass November 5, 1947 ? April 14, 2022 Timothy Kelly Bass, age 74, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester with his wife Sandy Kae and all of his children at his side. Tim was born November 5, 1947, in Boone, Iowa to Ray and Audrey (Kelly) Bass. Tim attended Grade School at Maple Grove Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa. He moved to Minnesota at the age of 10, and attended one year of school in Blooming Prairie before transferring to the Claremont School District. Tim graduated from Claremont High School in 1966. Tim started his military career being drafted into the armed service, he joined the Army and reported to duty on September 20, 1967. He was honorably discharged on August 28, 1969. Tim spent his entire military career in Erlangen, Germany. He was with the Tank Division first being a driver and then promoted to lead gunner on the lead tank, and was a member of the Screaming Eagles. While there he was able to visit many beautiful places with his favorite being in the mountains of Zugspitze where you could stand and see the countries of Germany, Austria, Italy and Czechoslovakia from one spot. In 1967 returned home and to his job at Crenlo in Rochester before taking a new position with Peoples Natural Gas/Minnesota Energy Resources. He worked there for 40 years retiring in 2012. On July 13, 1974, in Blooming Prairie Timothy was married to the love of his life, Sandy Kae Lindquist of Blooming Prairie at the First Lutheran Church. They would make Blooming Prairie their home for the next 48 years during this time they were blessed with four wonderful children, Heidi, Heather, Nicholas and Tyler; as well as seven grandchildren. Tim and Sandy Kae were lucky enough to renew their wedding vows at one of Tim's favorite places, on the beaches of Oahu, Hawaii on July 12, 2019, for their 45th Anniversary. Tim was very active in his community and church. He was a board member and member at large at the United Methodist Church of Blooming Prairie and Lansing until the churches closed. Then he became a member of the First Lutheran Church of Blooming Prairie. He was a member of the American Legion, the Blooming Prairie JC's, earning one of its highest awards the John H. Armbuster KEYMAN Award in 1984, and received the JC's Statesman Award in 1985. Tim was also very active in the Chamber of Commerce in Blooming Prairie, working at various events and being very involved with the 4th of July celebration being both Chairman and Parade Co-Chair with his wife for over 20 years. He was a 50-year member of the Mason's, serving as Master three times for Prairie Lodge #123 and was currently a member of Fidelity Lodge #39 of Austin. He was a member for over 25 years with the Order of the Eastern Star #177 serving as Worthy Patron in 1977-1978. Tim was very active in the Shrine, belonging to the Osman Temple Shrine, being a member for 49 years and receiving the highest honors they give known as the Temple Jewel in 2018 only being the 34th to receive this award in the history of the Osman Shrine at it's time. He was a member of the Rochester Dragon Patrol serving as President in 2018, the Rochester Zagalas, the Austin Shrine Club and the Oriental Band. When not volunteering, Tim was supporting and attending all of his kids and grandkids school and sporting events regardless of where they might be. He was a very active with the Boys Scouts being a Scout Leader for over 10 years. He enjoyed Corvettes, classic cars and boats. He loved quality family time boating on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin where they docked their boat for over 18 years. Tim's pride and joy are his kids, he loved them so much and was excited to see them succeed in life with a good education and a good job; only to be prouder when he was promoted to being called Papa and Papa Sandy by Brooks. After his retirement he took on the new job of chauffeur, gladly taking his grandkids to preschool or picking them up from it, to dance class, or whatever event they needed to go to. He also became and extra Papa to little ones that needed one when they came to his home for Daycare. Timothy is survived by his wife Sandy Kae of almost 48 years of Blooming Prairie, Heidi and Brett Zimmerman of Cannon Falls, Heather and Tony Schiller of Blooming Prairie, Nicholas Bass of Waterville, Tyler Bass of Minneapolis. Seven grandchildren, Jeffry Zimmerman, Kendahl Zimmerman, Sophia Schiller, Isabella Schiller, Brooks Zimmerman, Elliot Schiller and Lila Schiller. Brother and Sister in-laws Larry and Annette Lindquist, Lee and Sandi Lindquist as well as many nieces and nephews and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Audrey Bass, in-laws Edward and Virginia Lindquist, Sister and Brother in-law Marsha and Stan Pacolt. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6th at the First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 7th at 11:00 a.m. with a one hour visitation before the service at the church. Military honors will be given at the church following the funeral service. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials are preferred to the family to be given in Tim's name to the Shriner's Children?s Twin Cities, Blooming Prairie Ambulance, Cannon Falls and Blooming Prairie Athletics. A special thank you - for the excellent care that was given to Tim during his illnesses and hospitalizations over the past two years, to the Blooming Prairie Ambulance Crews, Mayo Health System in Austin and to their great ER teams, and to the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester for the compassion and excellent care he received on 6-B Mary Brigh, and to his doctors and nurses, especially Doctors Carol and Scott Holtz. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. | Bass, Timothy Kelly (I58473)
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| 52368 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I3847)
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| 52369 | Worth Martin and Dorothy Blake lived in Dallas, Texas in November of 2001. | Blake, Worth Martin Sr. (I3850)
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| 52370 | Worthing Herald Group, 11 November 2010 Albert Henry (Bass) Bassett Obituary Bassett - Albert Henry (Bass) passed away on October 30, 2010 aged 96 years, in Fairlight Nursing Home, where he had been looked after in such a caring way. Family thanks to all the staff. Much loved father of Michael and the late Ann. Dearly loved grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place at Worthing Crematorium on Friday, November 12, 11:20 a.m. All enquiries to Rounce & Son Funeral Directors, 3 Half Moon Parade, Half Moon Lane, Worthing, BN13 2EL 01903 692626. | Bassett, Albert Henry (Bass) (I136)
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| 52371 | Worthington Funeral Home Bernard Bass June 14, 1941 ? April 16, 2024 Bernard Bass, 82, of Bladenboro, went home to with be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence. Bernard was born on June 14, 1941, son of the late Brady Bass and Esther Lee Bass. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Bennie Ray Bass. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Bladenboro First Baptist Church, with Pastor Warren Hill and Pastor Charles Hester officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Crest Cemetery. The visitation will be from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the service on Friday, at the church. Per the families request, casual dress is desired. To cherish his loving memory, Bernard leaves behind his wife, Marci Hester Bass of the home; two children, Alana Barnett and fiancé, Jonathon Price of Leland, Ashlin Bernard Bass of Bladenboro; grandchildren, Wyatt Clinton Stanley, Whitley Grace Stanley, both of Leland; sister-in-law, Lorraine Bass of Abbottsburg; three special nieces, Bernetta, Karen, and Marcia. If desired donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Bladenboro stained glass restoration fund or Lower Capefear Lifecare. | Bass, Bernard (I6104)
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| 52372 | Worthington Funeral Home Donald Ray Bass April 10, 1949 ? February 12, 2022 Donald Ray Bass, age 72 of Chadbourn, slipped into eternity on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home. Donald Ray was born on April 10, 1949, in Columbus County, to the late Roger Ray Bass & Eunice Maxine Blake Bass. He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Roger Ray Bass, Jr. and Toni Bass Stone. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday February 15, 2022 at Chadbourn Baptist Church with Dr. David Vess and Reverend Willard McPherson officiating. A viewing will be held starting at 1:00 PM Tuesday and will remain until 2:15 PM at Worthington Funeral Home. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery. He was a member of Chadbourn Baptist Church, and honorably served his country in the Army/National Guard for 6 years. Donald Ray was employed at Dupont/Leland for 30 years retiring in 1998; He was also an avid UNC Tar Heel fan. Donald Ray leaves behind his wife, Alice Edwards Bass of the home; children, Judi Bass Horne (Russell) of Chadbourn, Tasha Bass Dyson (Stephen) of Whiteville; siblings, Larry Bass (Lola) of Chadbourn; grandchildren, Kaylyn Horne, Liam Dyson; step-grandchildren, Chaise Dyson, and Anna Grace Dyson. Memorials may be made to Chadbourn Parks and Recreation, c/o Town of Chadbourn, 602 N. Brown Street, Chadbourn, NC 28431 or to the American Heart Society. | Bass, Donald Ray (I56080)
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| 52373 | Worthington Funeral Home Harvey ?Junior? Bass December 18, 1935 ? November 26, 2021 Harvey ?Junior? Bass, age 85 of Whiteville, passed on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Thomas Perritt officiating. He was the son of the late Harvey Bass, Sr. and Pearl Carter Bass. He was also preceded in death by four siblings, Robert Stewart, Harry Stewart, Lee Stewart, and Ann S. Cartrette. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy Ann Long Bass of the home; four daughters, Kathy B. Butler (George) of Clarendon, Tammy B. Thompson (Jerry) of Whiteville, Gayle B. Sellers (Charles) of Whiteville and Nancy Waddell of Whiteville seven grandchildren, Neil Sellers, Shannon Smith, Brian Sellers, Koty Ward (Jennifer), Brett Butler, Maggie Butler and Allison Butler; and seven great-grandchildren; Courtney Sellers, Jeremy Sellers, Lani Sellers, Bailey Sellers, Isabella Ward, Aiden Ward and MaeBree Larrimore. Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn is serving the family. | Bass, Harvey "Junior" (I54202)
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| 52374 | Worthington Funeral Home James ?Anthony? Bass July 18, 1957 ? September 25, 2021 James ?Anthony? Bass age 64, of Cerro Gordo passed on Saturday, September 28, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Rabon officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until time of the service on Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn. He was the son of Audrey C. Bass and the late Margaret Lou Hyatt Bass. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Angela ?Angie? Louise Allen Bass of the home; daughter, Meghan Bass Robertson (William) of Cerro Gordo and a son, James Hunter Bass of the home; three siblings, Marsha Ann Bass of Charlotte, Richard Bass (Amy) of Concord and Wendy Bass Johnson (Mark) of Kings Mountain; two grandsons, Brooks Robertson and Mac Robertson; a special uncle, Marshall Green; nieces and nephews and great nephews and a great-niece; his best friend, Randall Johnson (Cheryl) of Brittons Neck, SC. Memorials may be made to the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or to donorrelations@shrine.net. | Bass, James "Anthony" (I103)
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| 52375 | Worthington Funeral Home ? Chadbourn ? 1 June 2024 Annie Mae Bass Annie Mae Hood Bass, 78, of Evergreen, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2024, at her residence. Annie was born on June 27, 1945, daughter of the late L.E. Hood and Hattie Rousse Hood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe G. Bass and her brother, Milton Hood. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Boardman Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service, at Annie's home. The surviving family includes two children, Joann Bass Nobles (Greg) of Chadbourn, Michael G. Bass (Ginger) of Nakina; grandchildren, Jennifer Edwards, Megan Bass Reaves, Lily Bass; great-grandchildren, Nathan Edwards, Mason Edwards, Faye Catherine Reaves; siblings, Max Hood (Margie) of Evergreen, Polly Gray, Earl Hood, Alene Cohoon, all of Wallace, SC, Carolyn Oster of Cheraw, SC, and Ricky Hood of Union, SC. The family wishes to thank three special caregivers, Alisha Snowten, Annie Snowten, and Sheila Johnson for their loving care shown to Annie during her illness. | Hood, Annie Mae (I1492)
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| 52376 | Worthington Funeral Home ? Chadbourn ? 10 December 2023 Dorothy Bass Dorothy Lee Graczyk Bass age 75 of Whiteville and formerly of Chadbourn, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. Dorothy was born on July 8, 1948, to the late Channey Graczyk and Susie Ann Watts Graczyk. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Margaret Ann Bullard Cassiday and Janice Cliff. Arrangements will be announced soon by Worthington Funeral Home. Survivors include her two children, Kelly L. Bass of Whiteville and Ronald Thomas "Tommy" Bass, Jr. of Whiteville; and a grandson, Tyler Blake Hayes. | Graczyk, Dorothy (I160)
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| 52377 | Worthington Funeral Home ? Chadbourn ? 20 September 2023 Lola Kaye Bass Beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, friend and educator, Lola Kaye Garrell Bass [71], of Chadbourn, NC, passed away on September 19, 2023 at the Angel House Hospice Center surrounded by her family, following an extended illness. Lola was born on September 24, 1951, in Whiteville, NC to E.L. and Violet Garrell. As the oldest of five children, she was a much loved big sister. Lola graduated from Whiteville High School before obtaining her AA from Southeastern Community College, and her BS in Education from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. As a working teacher and mother of two, she later completed her Master of Education from the University of South Carolina. Lola met the love of her life, Chadborn native Larry Bass, when both were high school seniors cruising downtown Whiteville. "When you know you know," they said and they eloped on September 27, 1969 - just three days after her 18th birthday. They remained devoted and loving life partners for nearly 54 years. Lola loved reading books, taking and cataloging pictures, cultivating and taking care of plants, and campers by the water. But her favorite things were not things at all, but her "people". She and Larry couldn't wait to start a family, and their daughter Lori Bass Gelezinsky (Barry) arrived in 1972 followed by their son Larry Eric Bass (Ginger) in 1975. She loved her children and their spouses unconditionally, but the ones who really had her heart were her grandchildren, Brady Chance Gelezinsky, followed by Erica Jade Bass, Layla Gelezinsky Fonvielle (Caleb), Coleman Blake Bass and finally her great grandson Easton Hunter Fonvielle. Lola had a tremendous gift for teaching and became a mentor to other educators. She spent 26 years in the classroom as "everyone's favorite teacher." She loved her students and co-workers at Chadbourn Middle School and eventually became the Academically and Intellectually Gifted Specialist for Columbus County Schools. She was also voted teacher of the year by her peers on numerous occasions and was named 1996 Columbus County Teacher of the Year. In addition to her beloved husband, children and grandchildren, Lola also leaves behind her sisters Lynn Whitesell (Mark) of Wilmington, Grace Mishoe of Whiteville, and brother Mike Garrell (Terri) of Cheraw. She was predeceased by her parents E.L. and Violet Garrell, her sister Miriam Garrell Prince (Bill) of Tabor City, and her niece Farrah Prince also of Tabor City. Lola will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her. Visitation will be held at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn at 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 21, 2023 followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Angel House Hospice Care Center (lifecare.org) in Whiteville, NC. | Garrell, Lola Kaye (I5284)
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| 52378 | Woycke 08/24/2000 Mary M. Woycke, 87, died Aug. 24, 2000, in Anna Henry Nursing Home in Edwardsville. Her husband, Louis, survives. Also surviving are sons, Ken of Edwardsville, and David of San Diego, Ca.; brothers, William Bassett of Kokomo, In., and Jack Bassett of West Palm Beach, Fl.; and sisters, Anita Canary and Betty Bassett, both of Columbus, Oh. Services were through Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. | Bassett, Mary Margaret (I33)
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| 52379 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I3052)
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| 52380 | Wrenn-Yeats Funeral Home Terry Willard Bass October 25, 1950 ? October 17, 2025 Terry Willard Bass, 74, of Ringgold, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at 11:13 a.m. on October 17, 2025, in Danville, Virginia. Terry is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Bass; his children and their spouses, Amy Lovern (Chris), Jan Hunter (Shawn), and Brad Bass (Anthony); his cherished grandchildren Jasmine Caruthers (Josh), Morgan Hunter, Ryan Hoskins (Hunter), McKenzie Barber (Jackson), and Justin Galde; and his four great-grandsons, who brought him endless joy ? Jai, Jonah, Jericho, and Weston. He is also survived by his brothers Barry Bass (Linda), Larry Bass, and Chris Bass (Ellen), and was preceded in death by his brother Teddy Bass. A lifelong tobacco farmer, Terry worked hard and took great pride in his land and in his deep roots within the Ringgold community. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who found joy in the simple and steady rhythm of country life. He loved being outdoors ? whether hunting with friends, playing a round of golf when he was able, or driving the back roads and fields, watching for deer and soaking in the beauty of the land he loved so much. Though a quiet man, when Terry spoke, people listened. His words carried weight, wisdom, and often a touch of humor. Evenings were best spent in his favorite blue recliner, relaxing after a long day?s work and enjoying television with Brenda, his family, and friends by his side. Terry?s faith was the foundation of his life. A regular attendee of Temple Baptist Church, he found comfort, peace, and fellowship there. In the days before his passing, Terry shared the words that defined his heart and faith: ?Nothing else matters if you don?t have Jesus.? He lived by that truth every day ? with humility, gratitude, and love. The family takes great comfort in knowing that not only was Terry welcomed into Heaven by his Savior, but also by his beloved Mama, Daddy, and baby brother, whom he has missed so much. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 5?7 P.M. at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel. Funeral Services will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2 P.M. at the same location. Interment will follow the service at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Sovah Danville ICU for their kindness and excellent care. Terry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes, Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Bass family. | Bass, Terry Willard (I337)
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| 52381 | Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home Luther Calvin Bass 1941 ? 2025 Luther Calvin Bass was born in Florence, MS on May 15, 1941, and left this earth on February 21, 2025. Luther was preceded in death by his parents Ethel Ashley and Malcom Bass, wife Norma Sandifer Bass, son Wilburn Bass, and brother Benny Frank Bass. He is survived by his wife Alice Gorman Bass; brothers Paul (Marveen) Bass and Robert (Diane) Bass; daughters Patricia (Jerry) Weaver, Lynda Gee; sons Jon (Christy) Bass, and Calvin Bass; grandchildren Julie Henderson, Wesley Carroll, Chase (Haley) Bass, Tyler (Laina) Bass, Shelby (Jacob) Smithey, Mac Little, Zac (Emma) Little, and Abigail Gee; great grandchildren Taryn Kimbrough, Willow Bass, Tinsley Henderson, Hadley Bass, and Piper Smithey. Luther never met a stranger and if he didn't know someone, he would find a way they were connected to someone he knew; it was his thing. He liked to serve others and never missed a chance to pick at them. He led youth mission trips to Mexico every Christmas and Summer for many years. He was a devoted Catholic at St. Mary's in Jackson and Holy Savior in Clinton, and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2025 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS with visitation beginning at noon before the service. A graveside service will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. The family would like to thank his brother Robert Bass, friend John Files, Jackie Jones, Jackie Body, Ike Davis, Sharda Reese, and the other wonderful staff at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation for their devotion. | Bass, Luther Calvin (I58453)
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| 52382 | Wright Bass was a soldier in the War of 1812. 1820 Federal Census of Wayne County, North Carolina Wright Bass 4 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44 1830 Federal Census of Wayne County, North Carolina Wright Bass 2 males 10-14, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 40-49, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 40-49 THE WILL OF WRIGHT BASS I Wright Bass of the County of Wayne and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament in the manner and form following, that is to say - - - First I leave to my beloved wife Annis Bass all of my land where on I now live together with my tract of land on the south side of the Great Swamp to have and to hold during her natural lifetime or widowhood also my negro man Sam I leave to my wife during her natural lifetime - 2nd I give to my son Thomas Bass my gray horse, one feather bedstead and furniture and one shot gun to have and to hold, him and his heirs forever also one cow and calf - - - 3re I give to Vicey Bass, my daughter, one feather bed, bedstead and furniture to have and to hold, her and her heirs forever - - - 4th I give to my daughter, Penelope Bass, one cow and calf, one feather bed, bedstead and furniture to have and to hold, her and her heirs forever - - - 5th I give to my daughter, Nancy Bass, one cow and calf, one feather bed, bedstead and furniture to have and to hold, her and her heirs forever - - - The balance of my property that I have not given away I leave unto my beloved wife to have and to hold during her natural lifetime or widowhood and after her marriage or decease as the case may be I give to my son Thomas Bass all that tract of land whereon I now live to have and to hold him and his heirs forever and also one Beaufet I give to Thomas Bass and the land on the other or south side of the swamp I give unto my sons Elisha Bass and Arthur Bass to be equally divided between them two, the balance of my property that may be remaining at the decease of my wife I leave to be sold and divided as hereinafter named Vis. To Eliza Atkinson to have forty dollars in money or notes also Vicey Bass Penelope Bass and Nancy Bass to have forty dollars in cash or notes. - - - And lastly I constitute and appoint my sons Elisha and Arthur Bass executors to this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part and clause thereof hereby revoking and declaring utterly null and void all other wills and testaments by me here to fore made in Witness thereof I the said Wright Bass have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of April anno Domini 1848. (Seal) his Wright X Bass mark Signed sealed published and declared by the said Wright Bass to be his last will and testament in the presents of us who at his request and in his presents do subscribe our names as witness thereto John Hayes - - - Joseph Rowe Proved May 1850. | Bass, Wright (I39533)
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| 52383 | Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Harold C. Bass December 26, 1954 ? Septmeber 13, 2020 Harold Creon Bass, 65, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at the Green Meadows Nursing Facility in Malvern, PA. Born in West Jefferson, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Isaac Cox Bass and Ophelia McMillan Bass. Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed listening to music by James Brown. He is survived by his beloved son Jaheem Bass; brothers, Grayling Bass and Michael Bass; sisters, Theresa Bass, Drusilla Butler, Lesia Bass and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by one brother, Avery Allan Bass. A walk-through viewing will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, on Monday, September 21, 2020, at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, 725 Merchant Street, in Coatesville. Interment will be held at Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home on the day of the service. | Bass, Harold Creon (I6)
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| 52384 | Wright Funeral Home Baxter Bass February 9, 1954 ? February 7, 2023 Baxter Bass, 68, a resident of 302 Harris Street, died Tuesday, Feb. 7. He was the son of the late William T. Bass and Lillie Cash Bass. He was a retired career veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Hawley Bass; three sons, D'velle Bass and Tavaras Bass both of Greensboro, and Shamar Bass of San Antonio, TX; four sisters, Maydene Nelson of Durham, Phyllis Lyons of Roxboro, Ann Jones and Flora Bass both of Rougemont; one brother, Lawrence A. Bass of Greensboro; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 13 at 1pm at Siloam Baptist Church by Rev. Willie Wayne Johnson. Burial will be in the Bass family cemetery with military rites. A viewing has been scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12 from 2pm-4pm at Wright Funeral Home. Covid-19 protocols of facial coverings and social distancing of six feet or more will be observed. | Bass, Baxter (I56123)
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| 52385 | Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Jerrie Lynn Watson Bass April 11, 1955 ? April 19, 2025 DOTHAN? Jerrie Lynn Watson Bass, 70, a resident of Dothan, AL passed away Saturday April 19 at 12:38pm in her home surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Dr. Jerry Grandstaff officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, Alabama. The family receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday evening at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Jerrie was born on Scott Air Force base in Belleville, IL to the late LT. COL Jerry Frank Watson and Mary Nell Collier Watson. Preceded in death by the love of her life Tommy Dean Bass who were married 50 years before he went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2024. Jerrie was a piano and voice teacher for over 30 years. She graduated from the Baptist College of Florida with a Bachelor's in Church Music. She served numerous churches in the Columbia Baptist Association over a thirty-year period. She taught music at Calvary Child Development Center for over twenty years. She led Boy Scouts with her grandson Jonathon Bass. She was a 2nd degree black belt Tae Kwon Do. Jerrie released several songs on Bandcamp through Jerrie Bass Music. Though Jerrie accomplished all these wonderful things in her life, the greatest accomplishment is in the words of her song "She Loved". She loved her family and God. Along with her parents, she was also preceded by her sisters, Nancy Ann Watson Adams and her husband, Danny Adams; and her brothers-in-law, Butch Bass and Tim Bass. Leaving to cherish her memories is her son, Matthew Frank Bass (Jamie); her sister, Kathy Jean Watson Boswell (Danny); her brother, Thomas Isaac Watson (David Pillow); her sisters-in-law, Diane Bass Killingsworth (Russell), Marrianne Bass Jones (Roy) and Lanetha Bass; her brother-in-law, Larry Bass; her grandchildren, Jonathan Spencer Bass, Abbie, Hannah, and Jeremiah; her three great-grandchildren; and her several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for DaySpring Hospice: Samantha, RN and Sonja, RN, Maleeka, CNA, Dalton, Chaplain, and all the other very kind staff for their kind and supportive care they showed to our family through this difficult time. WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY | Watson, Jerrie Lynn (I7527)
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| 52386 | Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Tommy Dean Bass November 14, 1953 ? October 24, 2024 DOTHAN? Tommy Dean Bass, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at a Dothan hospital. He was 70. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Jason Harris officiating. Eulogies will be given by his grandson, Jonathon Spencer Bass and Brother Larry Skeen. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Bass was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late William (Bill) Green Bass and Betty Jean Sellers Bass. He was a 1972 graduate of Headland High School and also 1976 graduate of Troy University. He worked for over forty-five years with United Parcel Service (UPS). He was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Dothan. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, William (Butch) Bass and Timothy Paul Bass; his sister-in-law, Nancy Watson Adams; and his brother-in-law, Danny Adams. Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife, Jerrie Lynn Watson Bass; their son, Matthew Frank Bass (Jamie); their grandson, Jonathon Spencer Bass; his sisters, Diane Bass Killingsworth (Russell) and Marianne Bass Jones (Roy); his brother, James Larry Bass; his sisters-in-law, Lanetha Bass, Terri Bass, and Kathy Watson Boswell (Danny); his brother-in-law, Thomas Issac Watson; his special friend, David Pillow; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Serving as active pallbearers will be Paul Jones, Wyatt Jones, Cody Tillis, Stetson Tillis, Danny Boswell, and Roy Jones. WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Phone 334-6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.wrightfuneralhomeandcrematory.com | Bass, Tommy Dean (I6896)
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| 52387 | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Candace Ann Bass Franklin (Picture included) June 13, 1949 ? April 20, 2016 Raleigh, NC- Candace Ann Bass Franklin, 66, passed away April 20, 2016 at UNC Rex Health Care in Raleigh. Candy was born in Southampton County and was a graduate of Southampton High School and Radford University. Candy was a loan officer for Southeastern Mortgage Company in Raleigh. She was predeceased by her parents, Roy Lester Bass and Mable Estes Bass Staples and a brother, Ronald Wayne Bass. She leaves behind one aunt, Emily Bass of Courtland, VA, many cousins and many friends and her two beloved dogs, Jake and Ladybug. A graveside service will be held at 2PM Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Riverside Cemetery, 22416 Main St., Courtland, VA with Dr. Robert Carpenter officiating. A reception will follow at Courtland Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to your local SPCA, Sheltie Rescue or any favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, VA. | Bass, Candace Ann (I50726)
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| 52388 | Wright Funeral Home And Crematory David A. Bass (Picture included) June 27, 1946 ? December 11, 2016) Franklin - David Allan Bass, 70, passed away on December 11, 2016 in the arms of his wife. He was born on June 27, 1946 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to the late Russell Lee Bass and Annie Taylor Bass. He graduated from East Carolina University where he double majored in Math and Psychology. He is survived by his wife, Patti Hall Bass, his son, Jason D. Bass (Gina), step children Kenneth and Katie Moore; grandchildren Yates, Virginia and North Bass and Ashton Moore and his favorite cat, Boo. He is also survived by his brothers Robert (Lynda) and Gary (Gail) Bass and his sister Jennifer (Pat) Bolton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He retired from the State of Virginia with 43 years of service. He worked in many capacities for the Department of Corrections, retiring as Regional Security Manager for the Eastern Region. David was an avid golfer and enjoyed many years playing with his friends at the Emporia Country Club where in 2011, he won the Senior Club Championship. In addition to golf, David enjoyed cruising with his wife and their many travel adventures. A special thanks to David?s friends Pope Grizzard and Wendell Pixley, as well as, Patti?s good friend Vonda Sessoms and their neighbors - the Bryant?s and the Truitts for their support. A celebration of David?s life will be held at 2PM Friday, December 16th, 2016, at St. Jude?s Catholic Church, 1014 Clay Street, in Franklin, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations in David?s name may be made to St. Jude?s Catholic Church Building Fund . Wright Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and condolences can be left at www.wrightfuneralhome.org. | Bass, David Allan (I3390)
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| 52389 | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Donny Reed Bass January 19, 1944 ? August 28, 2014 Courtland ? Donny Reed Bass, 70, passed away August 28, 2014. He was a son of the late Wilbur Lewis and Lola Mason Blythe Bass and was predeceased by his brother Wilbur Lewis Bass, Jr. Mr. Bass was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and was a retired Boiler Room Fireman at International Paper. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Sandra Bruno Bass; two daughters, Sheila B. LaFevers of Courtland and Diane Harper of Ocean City, MD; two sons, Reed Bass of Newport News and Harrell Harper of Ocean City, MD; two sisters, Marilyn Crowder and her husband, Tommy, of Newsoms and Glenda B. Blythe and her husband, Joe, of Franklin; one brother, Charlie M. Bass and his wife, Peggy, of Courtland; and four grandchildren, Alease Harper, Justin Bass, Kaitlyn LaFevers and Wyatt LaFevers and two great-grandchildren Austin Deshazo and Ryan Deshazo. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia, August 30, 2014 Donny Reed Bass COURTLAND - Bass, Mr. Donny Reed, 70, a Coast Guard veteran, a retired boiler room fireman with International Paper Co., husband of Sandra Bruno Bass. The Tidewater news, Franklin, Virginia, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Donny Reed Bass Jr. NEWPORT NEWS ? Donny Reed Bass Jr., 49, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2021 in his home. Reed was born in Franklin and reared in Courtland. Reed was a graduate of Southampton High School and attended Paul D. Camp Community College and Thomas Nelson Community College. He was an Air Force veteran and a former IT technician for Newport News Public Schools. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Sandra Bruno Bass; two sisters, Diane Harper and Sheila LaFevers; a brother, Harrell Harper; two nieces, two nephews, a great niece, three great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held at a later date. | Bass, Donny Reed (I6229)
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| 52390 | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory E. Lloyd Bass Jr. (Picture included) March 20, 1945 ? October 29, 2017 Courtland ? Edward Lloyd Bass, Jr., 72, passed away October 29, 2017 at VCU-MCV Medical Center. Lloyd was a son of the late Edward Lloyd Bass, Sr. and Jean Hall Bass and was also predeceased by his brother Talmage Bass. He was a 1963 graduate of Southampton High School, attended the University of Richmond, was a graduate of St. Paul?s College and was a former Virginia National Guardsman. He was a member of Courtland Baptist Church and retired from the Forestry Department of International Paper after 42 years of service. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 49 years, Cheryl Spain Bass, two sons, Edward L. Bass, III and George R. Bass all of Courtland, a sister Jean Carole Rawls (Chip) of Chesapeake, his stepmother Emily Bass of Courtland and nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held at 2PM Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Courtland Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Robert Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. A reception will follow the service at the church fellowship hall. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 PM Tuesday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or Courtland Baptist Church. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. | Bass, Edward Lloyd Jr. (I50723)
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| 52391 | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Mary Lee Bassett October 31, 1938 ? October 28, 2022 Franklin ? Mary Lee Bassett, 83, passed away October 28, 2022, at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, and was a long time resident of Hampton since she was six years old. She was a daughter of the late Richard Gordon Smith and Dorothy Parton Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Stafford Littleton Bassett, Jr. Mary was a 1957 graduate of Hampton High School and was retired after 30 years from Civil Service at Fort Eustis. She was a member of Hampton Women?s Club, an officer in American Legion Post #48 Phoebus, and a volunteer at the Hampton Veteran?s Hospital with over 1,000 volunteer hours served. Left to cherish her memory is two sons, Jay Bassett (Donna) of Waverly and Brian Bassett of Surry, and two grandchildren, Virginia Lee Lauver (Jared) and Joseph Bassett. Services will be private. www.wrightfuneralhome.org | Lambert, Marylee Augusta (I413)
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| 52392 | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Sandra Bruno Bass May 21, 1944 ? April 28, 2026 Courtland ? Sandra Bruno Bass, 81, passed away April 28, 2026 in Maryview Medical Center. Born in Ocean City, Maryland on May 21, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Edward Bruno and Sadie Mae Campbell Bruno. She was also predeceased by her husband, Donny Reed Bass, Sr; a son, Reed Bass, Jr.; a sister, Gail Lavengetto; and a brother, Sammy Boyce Bruno. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Sheila R. LaFevers (Matt) and Diane Harper (Al); a son, Harrell Harper; four grandchildren, Alease Harper (Chuck), Kaitlyn LaFevers (Damian), Wyatt LaFevers, and Justin Bass; four great grandchildren, Austin, Ryan, Sammy, and Kenzie Deshazo; and four sisters-in-law, Peggy Bass, Helen Bruno, Marilyn Crowder (Tommy), and Glenda Blythe (Joe). Services will be private. The Tidewater News, Franklin, Virginia, Thursday, 30 April 2026 Sandra B. Bass COURTLAND ? Sandra Bruno Bass, 81, passed away April 28, 2026 in Maryview Medical Center. Born in Ocean City, Maryland on May 21, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Edward Bruno and Sadie Mae Campbell Bruno. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Sheila R. LaFevers and Diane Harper; a son, Harrell Harper; four grandchildren; four-great grandchildren and four sisters-in-law. Services will be private. | Bruno, Sandra (I6815)
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| 52393 | Wright sold his Granville County, NC land in 1806 (Granville Deed Book S:319). On 22 Sep 1814, Wright Bass purchased land in Wilkes County, North Carolina (Wilkes Deed Book I:46). He sold this land in 1829. (Wilkes Deed Book M:310) | Family: Wright Bass / (F1704)
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| 52394 | Wright was 50 years of age when he died. | Bassett, Wright (I02063)
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| 52395 | Written by Donald A. Parke in December of 2006. Charles Spatz was the owner and publisher of the paper and was elected to two terms in the Pennsylvania Legislature. | Spatz, Charles B. (I3469)
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| 52396 | Written by Evelyn Green Read by Terry Stoddard at the funeral 8 Oct 1987 Olive Pearl Bassett was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada in 1883, the second of six daughters of Samuel and Evaline Bassett of Toronto. As a young woman she found employment in the store of Eaton's, where she met her future husband, Egerton Jackson Hoover. They were married in September 1904 and left at once for Winnipeg, where he had been appointed the catalog manager of the Hudson's Bay Company. They made their home in Winnipeg, where their daughters were born. They were faithful members of the Fort Rouge Methodist Church, and brought up their little daughters with loving kindness and a strong emphasis by their example on the Christian virtues of truth, honor and compassion toward others. But after twelve years this happy family life was broken by the loss of the young husband who gave his life in an heroic effort to save his office boy from death in a warehouse fire, and Olive was left alone, at the age of 33, with six small daughters, aged from 10 years down to 14 months, and with a very limited amount of insurance money to care for them. But she managed for five years all alone to take care of her children. This meant shovelling seven tons of coal into the furnace during the harsh Winnipeg winters, sifting the ashes; washing clothes by hand - there were no washing machines then - hanging them out to freeze on the lines, bringing them in frozen stiff to finish drying indoors; baking bread, and doing all the cooking and canning on the wood and coal range in the kitchen; it meant calling her children from their icy cold bedrooms to dress by the kitchen stove. It also meant reading the Bible to them daily in the family worship period set aside each morning before school. Besides all this, she managed to make all their clothes, hats and coats included, often making things over, or altering the sizes to fit the younger members. Christmas and birthday celebrations were always observed, with little money but by many homemade gifts. The girls' lessons were always important, and she helped explain and drill when needed, so her daughters did well in school. But the five years were hard, so finally she listened to her parents' plea to come to California where they had found living conditions to be easier. So in 1921 she moved her children to Los Angeles. There she quickly found a new church, the West Adams Methodist Church, where she and her daughters were active members for many years, until the daughters grew up and moved away. She also became a naturalized American citizen. She was determined to carry out her late husband's wishes and send all her daughters to college. So she continued keeping house, sewing and cooking for the family, often with no more than a few cents in the house, walking miles to find food bargains in the grocery stores, but never giving up and always making a haven of security for her daughters. And she succeeded. All her daughters graduated from Los Angeles High School with honors, and all attended UCLA, five of them graduating with a bachelor's degree, four took post graduate work, and one a PhD degree. She was very proud that one became an elementary teacher, two high school teachers, one a UCLA professor, one a hospital dietition, and one a secretary. After 17 years of widowhood, Olive was married again to Dr. Godfrey Ehrlich, a member of the German Department at UCLA. Later she moved with him to Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. There she continued in her self-effacing life of quiet and friendly helpfulness to others until her husband's sudden death in 1945. Again she was a widow, so at age 62 she returned to California, determined to devote her life again to her daughters. She became, as she had been a mother, a grandmother, ready to help any grandchild who needed her. Many of them can recall staying weekends, or whole vacations, with her. And one child, who had problems adjusting and couldn't learn in the regular schools, stayed for long periods with her and became a happily conforming person and learned to read from her - to the extent that Olive was even approached by a school official to ask if she would become a teacher of retarded children. She had to decline this honor, but did help some others with learning problems. She was always full of fun and ready to play games with her friends and family, and ready to try out any new ideas which presented themselves. She wrote poems for children and for many different occasions, and entered contests, winning many. She completed with her own hand labor a small frame cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains and when the altitude proved too much for her heart, she followed her daughter, Doreen Alexander, to Sunny Valley and coverted two half-built shacks into livable vacation cottages, both of which are being used now by her descendants. Her permanent home for many years was on the Strand in Manhattan Beach, California. But when old age was approaching she lived for a time in an apartment beside her daughter Jean Dunn's home, and later lived for several years with her widowed daughter Audrey Stoddard. When the latter developed Alzheimer's disease and had to give up her home, Olive came to live with her daughter Hazel Evans, and has been very happy with Hazel and Tom Evans for the past three years, living quietly and smiling happily at any visitor who came to see them. A year ago she was honored at the Easter Parade at Wolf Creek. On September 12 she fell and broke her hip. She seemed to be recovering well from the operation, and the doctors expected her to walk again, and with her willpower and courage she had a good chance to do so. But on Monday, October 5, after eating her breakfast and chatting and laughing with the nurses, she died. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her. | Ehrlich, Doctor Godfrey (I37)
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| 52397 | Written by Evelyn Green Read by Terry Stoddard at the funeral 8 Oct 1987 Olive Pearl Bassett was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada in 1883, the second of six daughters of Samuel and Evaline Bassett of Toronto. As a young woman she found employment in the store of Eaton's, where she met her future husband, Egerton Jackson Hoover. They were married in September 1904 and left at once for Winnipeg, where he had been appointed the catalog manager of the Hudson's Bay Company. They made their home in Winnipeg, where their daughters were born. They were faithful members of the Fort Rouge Methodist Church, and brought up their little daughters with loving kindness and a strong emphasis by their example on the Christian virtues of truth, honor and compassion toward others. But after twelve years this happy family life was broken by the loss of the young husband who gave his life in an heroic effort to save his office boy from death in a warehouse fire, and Olive was left alone, at the age of 33, with six small daughters, aged from 10 years down to 14 months, and with a very limited amount of insurance money to care for them. But she managed for five years all alone to take care of her children. This meant shovelling seven tons of coal into the furnace during the harsh Winnipeg winters, sifting the ashes; washing clothes by hand - there were no washing machines then - hanging them out to freeze on the lines, bringing them in frozen stiff to finish drying indoors; baking bread, and doing all the cooking and canning on the wood and coal range in the kitchen; it meant calling her children from their icy cold bedrooms to dress by the kitchen stove. It also meant reading the Bible to them daily in the family worship period set aside each morning before school. Besides all this, she managed to make all their clothes, hats and coats included, often making things over, or altering the sizes to fit the younger members. Christmas and birthday celebrations were always observed, with little money but by many homemade gifts. The girls' lessons were always important, and she helped explain and drill when needed, so her daughters did well in school. But the five years were hard, so finally she listened to her parents' plea to come to California where they had found living conditions to be easier. So in 1921 she moved her children to Los Angeles. There she quickly found a new church, the West Adams Methodist Church, where she and her daughters were active members for many years, until the daughters grew up and moved away. She also became a naturalized American citizen. She was determined to carry out her late husband's wishes and send all her daughters to college. So she continued keeping house, sewing and cooking for the family, often with no more than a few cents in the house, walking miles to find food bargains in the grocery stores, but never giving up and always making a haven of security for her daughters. And she succeeded. All her daughters graduated from Los Angeles High School with honors, and all attended UCLA, five of them graduating with a bachelor's degree, four took post graduate work, and one a PhD degree. She was very proud that one became an elementary teacher, two high school teachers, one a UCLA professor, one a hospital dietition, and one a secretary. After 17 years of widowhood, Olive was married again to Dr. Godfrey Ehrlich, a member of the German Department at UCLA. Later she moved with him to Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. There she continued in her self-effacing life of quiet and friendly helpfulness to others until her husband's sudden death in 1945. Again she was a widow, so at age 62 she returned to California, determined to devote her life again to her daughters. She became, as she had been a mother, a grandmother, ready to help any grandchild who needed her. Many of them can recall staying weekends, or whole vacations, with her. And one child, who had problems adjusting and couldn't learn in the regular schools, stayed for long periods with her and became a happily conforming person and learned to read from her - to the extent that Olive was even approached by a school official to ask if she would become a teacher of retarded children. She had to decline this honor, but did help some others with learning problems. She was always full of fun and ready to play games with her friends and family, and ready to try out any new ideas which presented themselves. She wrote poems for children and for many different occasions, and entered contests, winning many. She completed with her own hand labor a small frame cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains and when the altitude proved too much for her heart, she followed her daughter, Doreen Alexander, to Sunny Valley and coverted two half-built shacks into livable vacation cottages, both of which are being used now by her descendants. Her permanent home for many years was on the Strand in Manhattan Beach, California. But when old age was approaching she lived for a time in an apartment beside her daughter Jean Dunn's home, and later lived for several years with her widowed daughter Audrey Stoddard. When the latter developed Alzheimer's disease and had to give up her home, Olive came to live with her daughter Hazel Evans, and has been very happy with Hazel and Tom Evans for the past three years, living quietly and smiling happily at any visitor who came to see them. A year ago she was honored at the Easter Parade at Wolf Creek. On September 12 she fell and broke her hip. She seemed to be recovering well from the operation, and the doctors expected her to walk again, and with her willpower and courage she had a good chance to do so. But on Monday, October 5, after eating her breakfast and chatting and laughing with the nurses, she died. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her. | Alexander (I38)
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| 52398 | Written by Evelyn Green Read by Terry Stoddard at the funeral 8 Oct 1987 Olive Pearl Bassett was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada in 1883, the second of six daughters of Samuel and Evaline Bassett of Toronto. As a young woman she found employment in the store of Eaton's, where she met her future husband, Egerton Jackson Hoover. They were married in September 1904 and left at once for Winnipeg, where he had been appointed the catalog manager of the Hudson's Bay Company. They made their home in Winnipeg, where their daughters were born. They were faithful members of the Fort Rouge Methodist Church, and brought up their little daughters with loving kindness and a strong emphasis by their example on the Christian virtues of truth, honor and compassion toward others. But after twelve years this happy family life was broken by the loss of the young husband who gave his life in an heroic effort to save his office boy from death in a warehouse fire, and Olive was left alone, at the age of 33, with six small daughters, aged from 10 years down to 14 months, and with a very limited amount of insurance money to care for them. But she managed for five years all alone to take care of her children. This meant shovelling seven tons of coal into the furnace during the harsh Winnipeg winters, sifting the ashes; washing clothes by hand - there were no washing machines then - hanging them out to freeze on the lines, bringing them in frozen stiff to finish drying indoors; baking bread, and doing all the cooking and canning on the wood and coal range in the kitchen; it meant calling her children from their icy cold bedrooms to dress by the kitchen stove. It also meant reading the Bible to them daily in the family worship period set aside each morning before school. Besides all this, she managed to make all their clothes, hats and coats included, often making things over, or altering the sizes to fit the younger members. Christmas and birthday celebrations were always observed, with little money but by many homemade gifts. The girls' lessons were always important, and she helped explain and drill when needed, so her daughters did well in school. But the five years were hard, so finally she listened to her parents' plea to come to California where they had found living conditions to be easier. So in 1921 she moved her children to Los Angeles. There she quickly found a new church, the West Adams Methodist Church, where she and her daughters were active members for many years, until the daughters grew up and moved away. She also became a naturalized American citizen. She was determined to carry out her late husband's wishes and send all her daughters to college. So she continued keeping house, sewing and cooking for the family, often with no more than a few cents in the house, walking miles to find food bargains in the grocery stores, but never giving up and always making a haven of security for her daughters. And she succeeded. All her daughters graduated from Los Angeles High School with honors, and all attended UCLA, five of them graduating with a bachelor's degree, four took post graduate work, and one a PhD degree. She was very proud that one became an elementary teacher, two high school teachers, one a UCLA professor, one a hospital dietition, and one a secretary. After 17 years of widowhood, Olive was married again to Dr. Godfrey Ehrlich, a member of the German Department at UCLA. Later she moved with him to Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. There she continued in her self-effacing life of quiet and friendly helpfulness to others until her husband's sudden death in 1945. Again she was a widow, so at age 62 she returned to California, determined to devote her life again to her daughters. She became, as she had been a mother, a grandmother, ready to help any grandchild who needed her. Many of them can recall staying weekends, or whole vacations, with her. And one child, who had problems adjusting and couldn't learn in the regular schools, stayed for long periods with her and became a happily conforming person and learned to read from her - to the extent that Olive was even approached by a school official to ask if she would become a teacher of retarded children. She had to decline this honor, but did help some others with learning problems. She was always full of fun and ready to play games with her friends and family, and ready to try out any new ideas which presented themselves. She wrote poems for children and for many different occasions, and entered contests, winning many. She completed with her own hand labor a small frame cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains and when the altitude proved too much for her heart, she followed her daughter, Doreen Alexander, to Sunny Valley and coverted two half-built shacks into livable vacation cottages, both of which are being used now by her descendants. Her permanent home for many years was on the Strand in Manhattan Beach, California. But when old age was approaching she lived for a time in an apartment beside her daughter Jean Dunn's home, and later lived for several years with her widowed daughter Audrey Stoddard. When the latter developed Alzheimer's disease and had to give up her home, Olive came to live with her daughter Hazel Evans, and has been very happy with Hazel and Tom Evans for the past three years, living quietly and smiling happily at any visitor who came to see them. A year ago she was honored at the Easter Parade at Wolf Creek. On September 12 she fell and broke her hip. She seemed to be recovering well from the operation, and the doctors expected her to walk again, and with her willpower and courage she had a good chance to do so. But on Monday, October 5, after eating her breakfast and chatting and laughing with the nurses, she died. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her. | Dunn (I39)
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| 52399 | Written by Evelyn Green Read by Terry Stoddard at the funeral 8 Oct 1987 Olive Pearl Bassett was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada in 1883, the second of six daughters of Samuel and Evaline Bassett of Toronto. As a young woman she found employment in the store of Eaton's, where she met her future husband, Egerton Jackson Hoover. They were married in September 1904 and left at once for Winnipeg, where he had been appointed the catalog manager of the Hudson's Bay Company. They made their home in Winnipeg, where their daughters were born. They were faithful members of the Fort Rouge Methodist Church, and brought up their little daughters with loving kindness and a strong emphasis by their example on the Christian virtues of truth, honor and compassion toward others. But after twelve years this happy family life was broken by the loss of the young husband who gave his life in an heroic effort to save his office boy from death in a warehouse fire, and Olive was left alone, at the age of 33, with six small daughters, aged from 10 years down to 14 months, and with a very limited amount of insurance money to care for them. But she managed for five years all alone to take care of her children. This meant shovelling seven tons of coal into the furnace during the harsh Winnipeg winters, sifting the ashes; washing clothes by hand - there were no washing machines then - hanging them out to freeze on the lines, bringing them in frozen stiff to finish drying indoors; baking bread, and doing all the cooking and canning on the wood and coal range in the kitchen; it meant calling her children from their icy cold bedrooms to dress by the kitchen stove. It also meant reading the Bible to them daily in the family worship period set aside each morning before school. Besides all this, she managed to make all their clothes, hats and coats included, often making things over, or altering the sizes to fit the younger members. Christmas and birthday celebrations were always observed, with little money but by many homemade gifts. The girls' lessons were always important, and she helped explain and drill when needed, so her daughters did well in school. But the five years were hard, so finally she listened to her parents' plea to come to California where they had found living conditions to be easier. So in 1921 she moved her children to Los Angeles. There she quickly found a new church, the West Adams Methodist Church, where she and her daughters were active members for many years, until the daughters grew up and moved away. She also became a naturalized American citizen. She was determined to carry out her late husband's wishes and send all her daughters to college. So she continued keeping house, sewing and cooking for the family, often with no more than a few cents in the house, walking miles to find food bargains in the grocery stores, but never giving up and always making a haven of security for her daughters. And she succeeded. All her daughters graduated from Los Angeles High School with honors, and all attended UCLA, five of them graduating with a bachelor's degree, four took post graduate work, and one a PhD degree. She was very proud that one became an elementary teacher, two high school teachers, one a UCLA professor, one a hospital dietition, and one a secretary. After 17 years of widowhood, Olive was married again to Dr. Godfrey Ehrlich, a member of the German Department at UCLA. Later she moved with him to Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. There she continued in her self-effacing life of quiet and friendly helpfulness to others until her husband's sudden death in 1945. Again she was a widow, so at age 62 she returned to California, determined to devote her life again to her daughters. She became, as she had been a mother, a grandmother, ready to help any grandchild who needed her. Many of them can recall staying weekends, or whole vacations, with her. And one child, who had problems adjusting and couldn't learn in the regular schools, stayed for long periods with her and became a happily conforming person and learned to read from her - to the extent that Olive was even approached by a school official to ask if she would become a teacher of retarded children. She had to decline this honor, but did help some others with learning problems. She was always full of fun and ready to play games with her friends and family, and ready to try out any new ideas which presented themselves. She wrote poems for children and for many different occasions, and entered contests, winning many. She completed with her own hand labor a small frame cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains and when the altitude proved too much for her heart, she followed her daughter, Doreen Alexander, to Sunny Valley and coverted two half-built shacks into livable vacation cottages, both of which are being used now by her descendants. Her permanent home for many years was on the Strand in Manhattan Beach, California. But when old age was approaching she lived for a time in an apartment beside her daughter Jean Dunn's home, and later lived for several years with her widowed daughter Audrey Stoddard. When the latter developed Alzheimer's disease and had to give up her home, Olive came to live with her daughter Hazel Evans, and has been very happy with Hazel and Tom Evans for the past three years, living quietly and smiling happily at any visitor who came to see them. A year ago she was honored at the Easter Parade at Wolf Creek. On September 12 she fell and broke her hip. She seemed to be recovering well from the operation, and the doctors expected her to walk again, and with her willpower and courage she had a good chance to do so. But on Monday, October 5, after eating her breakfast and chatting and laughing with the nurses, she died. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her. | Stoddard (I40)
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| 52400 | Written by Evelyn Green Read by Terry Stoddard at the funeral 8 Oct 1987 Olive Pearl Bassett was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada in 1883, the second of six daughters of Samuel and Evaline Bassett of Toronto. As a young woman she found employment in the store of Eaton's, where she met her future husband, Egerton Jackson Hoover. They were married in September 1904 and left at once for Winnipeg, where he had been appointed the catalog manager of the Hudson's Bay Company. They made their home in Winnipeg, where their daughters were born. They were faithful members of the Fort Rouge Methodist Church, and brought up their little daughters with loving kindness and a strong emphasis by their example on the Christian virtues of truth, honor and compassion toward others. But after twelve years this happy family life was broken by the loss of the young husband who gave his life in an heroic effort to save his office boy from death in a warehouse fire, and Olive was left alone, at the age of 33, with six small daughters, aged from 10 years down to 14 months, and with a very limited amount of insurance money to care for them. But she managed for five years all alone to take care of her children. This meant shovelling seven tons of coal into the furnace during the harsh Winnipeg winters, sifting the ashes; washing clothes by hand - there were no washing machines then - hanging them out to freeze on the lines, bringing them in frozen stiff to finish drying indoors; baking bread, and doing all the cooking and canning on the wood and coal range in the kitchen; it meant calling her children from their icy cold bedrooms to dress by the kitchen stove. It also meant reading the Bible to them daily in the family worship period set aside each morning before school. Besides all this, she managed to make all their clothes, hats and coats included, often making things over, or altering the sizes to fit the younger members. Christmas and birthday celebrations were always observed, with little money but by many homemade gifts. The girls' lessons were always important, and she helped explain and drill when needed, so her daughters did well in school. But the five years were hard, so finally she listened to her parents' plea to come to California where they had found living conditions to be easier. So in 1921 she moved her children to Los Angeles. There she quickly found a new church, the West Adams Methodist Church, where she and her daughters were active members for many years, until the daughters grew up and moved away. She also became a naturalized American citizen. She was determined to carry out her late husband's wishes and send all her daughters to college. So she continued keeping house, sewing and cooking for the family, often with no more than a few cents in the house, walking miles to find food bargains in the grocery stores, but never giving up and always making a haven of security for her daughters. And she succeeded. All her daughters graduated from Los Angeles High School with honors, and all attended UCLA, five of them graduating with a bachelor's degree, four took post graduate work, and one a PhD degree. She was very proud that one became an elementary teacher, two high school teachers, one a UCLA professor, one a hospital dietition, and one a secretary. After 17 years of widowhood, Olive was married again to Dr. Godfrey Ehrlich, a member of the German Department at UCLA. Later she moved with him to Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. There she continued in her self-effacing life of quiet and friendly helpfulness to others until her husband's sudden death in 1945. Again she was a widow, so at age 62 she returned to California, determined to devote her life again to her daughters. She became, as she had been a mother, a grandmother, ready to help any grandchild who needed her. Many of them can recall staying weekends, or whole vacations, with her. And one child, who had problems adjusting and couldn't learn in the regular schools, stayed for long periods with her and became a happily conforming person and learned to read from her - to the extent that Olive was even approached by a school official to ask if she would become a teacher of retarded children. She had to decline this honor, but did help some others with learning problems. She was always full of fun and ready to play games with her friends and family, and ready to try out any new ideas which presented themselves. She wrote poems for children and for many different occasions, and entered contests, winning many. She completed with her own hand labor a small frame cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains and when the altitude proved too much for her heart, she followed her daughter, Doreen Alexander, to Sunny Valley and coverted two half-built shacks into livable vacation cottages, both of which are being used now by her descendants. Her permanent home for many years was on the Strand in Manhattan Beach, California. But when old age was approaching she lived for a time in an apartment beside her daughter Jean Dunn's home, and later lived for several years with her widowed daughter Audrey Stoddard. When the latter developed Alzheimer's disease and had to give up her home, Olive came to live with her daughter Hazel Evans, and has been very happy with Hazel and Tom Evans for the past three years, living quietly and smiling happily at any visitor who came to see them. A year ago she was honored at the Easter Parade at Wolf Creek. On September 12 she fell and broke her hip. She seemed to be recovering well from the operation, and the doctors expected her to walk again, and with her willpower and courage she had a good chance to do so. But on Monday, October 5, after eating her breakfast and chatting and laughing with the nurses, she died. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her. | Evans, Tom (I41)
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