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Margaret Mary Scanlon

Female 1926 - 2008  (82 years)


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  • Name Margaret Mary Scanlon 
    Born 8 Jul 1926  Pawtucket, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 17 Aug 2008 
    Notes 
    • The Boston Globe, 19 Aug 2008
      Margaret M. Bassett

      {M3}LOWELL Bassett, Margaret M. {M1}BASSETT, Margaret M. (Scanlon)Of Lowell,
      passed away August 17, 2008, beloved wife of the late Robert I. Bassett.
      Loving Mother of two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Robert Bassett and Dr.
      Marilyn Ray of Hays, KS, and Dr. Thomas Bassett and Carol Spindel of Urbana,
      IL; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Martha and Tom Dufresne of Hollis,
      NH, Mary Bassett of Acton, MA and Ann and Richard Bienvenue of Lowell, MA.
      Daughter of the late Patrick and Ethel (Twoig) Scanlon. In addition, she is
      survived by nine grandchildren, Sarah and Timothy of Hays, KS, Nicholas and
      Rebecca of Urbana, IL Caitlin and Margaret of Nashua, NH, and William, Robert
      and Elizabeth of Acton; one great grandchild, Aiden Bassett of Hays, KS; a
      brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Mary Bassett of Vermont. Margaret
      is predeceased by her brother, Lawrence Scanlon and her sister, Irene Scanlon
      DeNileon. She will also be sorely missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins
      and her wide circle of friends and her caregivers, Meggie Dufresne and Elkana
      Kerimu. Retired school teacher from St. Patrick, St. Michael and Sacred Heart
      Schools, Lowell. Funeral from the Fay McCabe Funeral Home, 105 Moore Street,
      LOWELL Thursday August 20 at 9 A.M. Funeral Mass at Holy Family Parish-St.
      Marie's Church (corner of Chamberlain & Grafton Sts.) Lowell at 10 A.M.
      Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 8 P.M. Burial in
      St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. As an expression of sympathy, donations in
      Margaret's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Fay McCabe
      Funeral Directors 105 Moore St. Lowell 978-459-9222



      The Lowell Sun, 19 Aug 2008
      Margaret M. Bassett

      Margaret M. Bassett Catholic School Educator; 82 Lowell Margaret Mary "Peggy"
      (Scanlon) Bassett passed away peacefully on August 17, 2008. Margaret was born
      in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on July 8, 1926, a daughter of the late Patrick and
      Ethel (Twoig) Scanlon. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Lowell.
      Margaret graduated from Lowell High School in 1944, where she was a member of
      the Girl Officers. After high school, Margaret attended Boston University and
      Lowell Teachers' College. She taught at St. Patrick's School before her
      marriage. On June 18, 1949, Margaret married Robert I. Bassett, with whom she
      had five children and 55 years of happiness. Her husband Bob died in 2004. For
      many years, as her children were growing, Margaret taught at Sacred Hea
      School and St. Michael's School, both in Lowell, where she will be fond
      remembered. She was also the Assistant Principal at Sacred Heart School. She
      always said that the happiest years of her life were spent teaching and living
      in the house on Bourne Street. As a long-term parishioner, Margaret was
      involved in the Holy Rosary Sodality, the Sacred Heart Band, and teachi
      Sunday School. She was also very involved in her children's activities and was
      their biggest cheerleader. Margaret will be remembered lovingly in so many
      ways. Her smile and optimism were infectious. Even when struggling to recover
      from a stroke, she never gave up hope. Her avid support for her husband
      running had her at water stops along race routes handing out oranges and
      encouragement to all of the Greater Lowell Road Runners. She enjoyed 13
      winters in Marathon, Florida in her "shack in the Keys" and always h
      unbridled joy for Hampton Beach. She loved to dance, especially the Polka, and
      made a mean kettle of fish chowder. These are just a few of the memories that
      will be treasured by her family and friends. Margaret is survived by two sons
      and daughters-in-law, Dr. Robert Bassett and Dr. Marilyn Ray of Hays, KS, and
      Dr. Thomas Bassett and Carol Spindel of Urbana, IL; three daughters and two
      sons-in-law, Martha and Tom Dufresne of Hollis, NH, Mary Bassett of Acton, and
      Ann and Richard Bienvenue of Lowell, MA. In addition, she is survived by nine
      grandchildren, Sarah and Timothy of Hays, Nicholas and Rebecca of Urban
      Caitlin and Margaret of Nashua, and William, Robert and Elizabeth of Acton;
      one great grandchild, Aiden Bassett of Hays; a brother-in-law and sister-in-
      law, Bill and Mary Bassett of Vermont. Margaret is predeceased by her brother,
      Lawrence Scanlon and her sister, Irene Scanlon DeNileon. She will al
      sorely missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and her wide circ
      friends and her caregivers, Meggie Dufresne and Elkana Kerimu.

      BASSETT
      In Nashua, August 17, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Margaret M. (Scanlon)
      Bassett, 82, beloved wife of the late Robert I. Bassett. Friends may call at
      the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET on WEDNESDAY
      from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 8 P.M. Funeral THURSDAY at 9 o'clock from the
      Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 o'clock at Holy Family Parish
      St. Marie's Church, corner of Chamberlain and Grafton Sts. Lowell. Burial in St. Patrick
      Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Margaret's memory may be
      made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by FAY McCABE FUNERAL
      DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222.
    Person ID I24481  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2011 

    Father Patrick Christopher Scanlon,   d. UNKNOWN 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother Ethel May Unknown,   d. UNKNOWN 
    Relationship Natural 
    Family ID F09485  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Robert Inglis Bassett,   b. 4 Oct 1927, Lowell, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jun 2004, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 18 Jun 1949  Lowell, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Dr. Robert Lawrence Bassett,   b. Private  [Private]
    +2. Martha Mary Bassett,   b. Private  [Private]
    +3. Thomas Joseph Bassett,   b. Private  [Private]
    +4. Mary Eileen Bassett,   b. Private  [Private]
     5. Ann Theresa Bassett,   b. Private  [Private]
    Family ID F09484  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart