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352 Today, 4 April 2025
Willam Andrew Bass
William Andrew (Bill) Bass, 95, of Ocala, Florida peacefully passed away on April 2nd at home. Bill was born in Willimantic, Connecticut to Eben and Helen Bass on December 26th, 1929 during a troubled time in the US at the outset of The Great Depression. He was the fourth out of eight children. He graduated from Windham High School. The family farm, Bass Brothers, was the first all-electric dairy farm in Connecticut. This farm was his life's work. He gratefully retired to a life of leisure in sunny Florida in a wonderful town with fields, farms, and horses. Predeceased in death by his beloved wife of forty-nine years, Susan (Spencer) of East Greenwich, Rhode Island as well as all seven of his brothers and sisters: Eben, Steven, Harold, Claire, Anne, David, and John. He is survived by his two daughters, Diana Bass and Tamara Bass of Ocala, Florida, Joan (Spencer) Anthes of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, as well as many nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Bill spent his life working hard, expressing joy & gratitude for all the positive things in his life. His laughter could be heard throughout his neighborhood. He will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for you donate to a local animal shelter or a food pantry.
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