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Martin Herbert Bass

Male 1921 - 2005  (83 years)

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  • Name Martin Herbert Bass 
    Birth 29 Dec 1921  Randolph, Orange County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 3 Jun 2005  Berlin, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Times Argus, Montpelier-Barre, Vermont, Monday, June 6, 2005
      Martin H. Bass

      BARRE - Martin H. Bass, 83, of Palmisano Plaza, died June 3, 2005, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

      He was born Dec. 29, 1921, in Randolph, son of Arthur C. and Lucy (Bean) Bass.

      He graduated from Randolph High School.

      He married Louise Chapin in White River Junction on Nov. 20, 1947. They spent most of their married life in Barre. She died on July 8, 2003.

      Mr. Bass served in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps from 1940 to 1945 during World War II. He was stationed in the European and the Pacific Theatre of Operations.

      He was a parts manager for many years at the former Lyons-Farnham Automobile Dealership in Berlin. He retired in 1984.

      He had been affiliated with the Hedding United Methodist Church and was a life member of the American Legion Post 10 in Barre.

      He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and spending time at a family cottage on Woodbury Lake.

      Survivors include one son, Arthur C. Bass of Bellingham, Wash.; two daughters, Cathy Shaffner of Troutman, N.C., and Kelly Sanderson of Montpelier; two sisters, Ruth Ruch of Richford and Linda Bradshaw of Asheville, N.C.; one granddaughter; and nieces and nephews.

      He was predeceased by his wife, two brothers, and three sisters.

      There will be no calling hours.

      A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at noon in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center.

      Contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.

      Arrangements are under the direction of the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home in Barre.
    Person ID I2187  Bass2B Samuel Bass of Braintree
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2022 

    Father Arthur Cornelius Bass,   b. 23 Feb 1881, Braintree, Orange County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Nov 1956, Randolph, Orange County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Lucy Martin Bean,   b. 13 Nov 1898, Randolph, Orange County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 May 1962, Randolph, Orange County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Family ID F519  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart