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The Bradford Era, July 10, 2018
Martha Bassett (Picture included)
ENFIELD, Conn. - Martha Scott Bassett passed away peacefully Saturday (July 7, 2018) after a brief illness.
Born March 19, 1931 in Bradford, Pa., Martha was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was beloved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Eldest daughter of David and Mary Catharine O'Connell Scott of Bradford, Martha was valedictorian of Bradford High School, Class of 1949. She graduated from Brown University, Class of 1953, receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Literature.
After raising five children in Longmeadow, Mass., she worked as Court Reporter in Springfield, Mass., Administrator to the Board of Selectmen in Longmeadow, Office Manager for the firms John R Morse PC in Gloucester and Field, Eddy, and Bulkley in Springfield, member of the Rockport Art Association and Treasurer of The Laurels HOA Board of Directors.
Martha loved to travel with family and friends. Accomplished at quilting, needlepoint and baking, her family enjoyed many handmade gifts. A voracious reader with a sharp wit, she made any conversation more interesting. She loved to play Bridge with her friends and enjoyed family time at the shore in Old Lyme and on Cape Cod.
Martha is survived by her sister, Mary Catharine Scott Imboden of Erie, Pa.; her children, Elizabeth (John) Bennett of Sterling, Va., Glen (Shirley) Bassett of Lexington, Katharine (Timm) Tobin of Longmeadow, Eleanor Bassett of Hudson, N.H., and David Bassett of Glastonbury; and her grandchildren, Joseph, Katherine, Gregg, Christopher, Paige, James, Nicholas, Charlotte and Haley.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hafey Funeral Home, 494 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Family and friends are asked to meet for the funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's, 519 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, Mass.. Burial is planned for a later date in Erie.
A remembrance memorial for Martha will be placed at St Mary's Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities in Martha's name.
Visit www.hafeyfuneralservice.com for more information.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1931 - 2018 (87 years)