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Violette Belle Hanvey

Female 1879 - 1956  (76 years)


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  • Name Violette Belle Hanvey 
    Born 16 Sep 1879  Attica, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 8 Aug 1956 
    Notes 

    • Jamestown (N.Y.) Post-Journal, Wednesday Evening, August 8, 1956
      Mrs. Violette B. Bassett, 76, Dies after Lengthy Illness

      Mrs. Violette B. Hanvey Bassett, 76, of 24 Crossman Street, wife of Eugene F. Bassett, well known jeweler, died at 1 A.M. today at her home, after a lengthy illness.
      She had been a resident of this city since 1906 and for about half a century was actively identified with her husband in the jewelry business where she became known and loved by those whom she served.
      Born in Attica, N.Y., on Sept. 16, 1879, she was the daughter of Henry P. and Belle Lincoln Hanvey, and was married to Eugene F. Bassett on Dec. 25, 1901, in Castile, N.Y., with the Rev. Irsa B. Hudnutt officiating.
      Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jennie Hughes of this city; a brother, Dr. C.A. Hanvey of Lakewood, and a nephew, Raymond H. Hughes of Boniwood.
      She was a member of the First Methodist Church and of Mecca Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Bassett was well known in the community from her long association at the jewelry store on North Main Street. She was a gentle woman, serving everyone with a personal interest, her taste having gone into the selection of many lovely bits of jewelry and silver purchased here.
      Funeral services will he held at the Henderson-Lincoln Chapel at 2 P.M. Saturday with Rev. Dr. Harold A. McCurdy officiating. Burial will be at the LakeView Cemetery.
    Person ID I14240  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 2 Feb 2019 

    Father Henry P. Hanvey 
    Mother Belle Lincoln 
    Family ID F12778  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eugene Fayette Bassett,   b. 2 Sep 1879, Castile, Wyoming County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jan 1963, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 25 Dec 1901 
    Last Modified 2 Feb 2019 
    Family ID F05771  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart