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- Cheltenham Chronicle, January 29, 1949
Tewkesbury Sudden Death
The death took place on Thursday of Mr. William Bassett, of 2, Saffron-road, Tewkesbury, at the age of 68, as the result of heart attack. He was at work on Wednesday.
Mr. Bassett was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Bassett, of Tewkesbury. He was in the employ of Messrs. Coutts and Howell as a bricklayer for many years, until about 10 years ago, when he went into business as a builder, with a son, on this own account.
He served through the 1914-18 war in the Gloucestershire Regiment.
Mr. Bassett was the oldest member of the old Tewkesbury Town Band, a member of the Sir William Rose Lodge of R.A.O.B., and a member of the Tewkesbury Congregational Church.
He leaves a widow, two sons, and four daughters. There are three brothers, Mr. Tom Bassett, of Tewkesbury, and Messrs. Harry and Alfred Bassett, who are in Australia.
Gloucestershire Echo, February 1, 1949
Funeral of Mr. W. Bassett
The funeral took place at Tewkesbury Congregational Church on Monday of Mr. William Bassett, of 2, Saffron-road, Tewksbury, who died on Thursday aged 68.
The service was conducted by the Congregational Minister, the Rev .Noel Smith. The hymns ?Jesus, Lover of my Soul? and ?The King of Love? were sung. Mr. P. Wilkins was at the organ, and the Rev. H.G. Brown read the lesson.
In a tribute, Mr. Smith said that Mr. Bassett was a well-known and popular figure in Tewkesbury. He had won for himself great respect in the town.
In his early days he became associated with that church and Sunday School.
Mourners Present
The family mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Bassett (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. E. Slatter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Heath (daughters and sons-in-law), Mr. E.H. Bassett (son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burford (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. R. May (son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. T. Bassett (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. R. Bassett and Mr. W. Slatter (grandsons), Mrs. T. Bassett Jun. (representing Mr. T. Bassett jun., nephew), Mr. F. Chambers (brother-in-law, Mrs. C. Bassett (sister-in-law), Mr. C. Bassett (nephew), Miss L. Bassett (niece), Mr. R. Wilkins, Miss M. Poulton (respresenting Mrs. E. Poulton, of Cainscross, sister).
Mrs. A. Bassett (widow), Mrs. U. May (daughter), and Mrs. E.H. Bassett (daughter-in-law) were unable to be present.
The interment took place at the Tewkesbury Cemetery.
1881 British Census of 20 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Caleb Bassett - 34 - M - Head - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - General Labourer
Elizabeth - 34 - F - Wife - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
Lizzie - 11 - F - Daughter - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Scholar
John - 9 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Scholar
Charles - 7 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Scholar
Harry - 5 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Scholar
Ellen - 3 - F - Daughter - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Scholar
William - 10/12 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
1891 British Census of 60 Davis's Alley, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Caleb Bassett - 45 - M - Head - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Corn Porter
Elizabeth - 45 - F - Wife - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
Lizzie Haines - 22 - F - Daughter - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Collar maker
Harry Bassett - 15 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Baker
Willie - 11 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Scholar
Thomas - 8 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Scholar
Alfred C. - 5 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Scholar
Clara Haines - 3 - F - Granddaughter - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
Ethel M. - 1 - F - Granddaughter - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
1901 British Census of 61 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Elizabeth Bassett (Widow) - 56 - F - Head - Gloucester - Grocer Shopkeeper
Harry - 25 - M - Son - Gloucester - Stoker at Flour Mills
William - 20 - M - Son - Gloucester - Bricklayer
Thomas - 17 - M - Son - Gloucester - Bricklayer's Labourer
Alfred - 15 - M - Son - Gloucester - Errand Boy
Frederick Gregory - 13 - M - Nephew - Gloucester - Errand Boy
Ethel Haines - 11 - F - Granddaughter - Gloucester
Charles - 9 - M - Grandson - Gloucester
1911 British Census of Orchard Court, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
William Bassett - 30 - M - Head - Tewkesbury, Gloucester - Bricklayer Builder
Alice - 31 - F - Wife - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
William - 9 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
Eveline - 5 - F - Daughter - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
Harry - 4 - M - Son - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
Ethel - 5/12 - F - Daughter - Tewkesbury, Gloucester
(Married 9 years, 5 children, 5 living)
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