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Roland Webster Bassett

Male 1931 - 2012  (81 years)


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  • Name Roland Webster Bassett 
    Born 26 Jan 1931  Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 24 Apr 2012  Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Brewster Memorial Cemetery, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Doane, Beal & Ames, South Dennis, Massachusetts
      In Memory of Roland Webster Bassett
      January 26, 1931 ? April 24, 2012

      Roland Bassett passed away peacefully on April 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife and friend of 63 years, Margaret (Tubman) Bassett, daughters Darlene Bassett, Karen Dias and her husband Daniel sons Roland Bassett Jr. and his wife Holly, Russell and his wife Jane, Roger and his wife Nell. His wonderful life blessed him with 16 grandchildren: James and Joel Stoneton, Shelly and Meghan and Andrew Dias, Jennifer, Rebecca, Roland III, Isaiah, Rachel and Jacob, Russell Jr., Randall, and Jessica, Kate and Riley. I addition he was fortunate to have 17 great grandchildren: Abigail, Juliette, Haley, Kelsey, Michael, Justin, Francis, Roland IV, Lakota, Miles, Lucas, Sophie, Jacob, Joshua, Brody, Braxton and Zoey.
      He was kind, compassionate, tough but gentle. For those that truly knew him, we will remember his gruff voice and his caring soul.
      He built houses and hauled ice starting Brewster Ice in 1949 with a chest freezer and a pick up truck. The slogan "Cape Cod's Largest and Most Progressive Distributor of Ice" was his proud accomplishment. If you were struggling:go see Rolly he'll give you a job." He was an original member of the Brewster Police force in 1954. He has been the town Constable since 1956. He also served on numerous town boards and committees over the years.
      He enjoyed his garden, his roses, Maine, and the outdoors. Friday nights and Sunday mornings were special times for him.
      His love and dedication to his family were unsurpassed.
      He was a very active member in the Masons. He was a 32nd degree Mason, he belonged to Dewitt Clinton Lodge in Sandwich. He was also a member of the South East Valley Scottish Rite, and a member of the Aleppo Temple.
      He was a big man with a big heart. We will miss his smile and Charm.
      A private service will be held.
    Person ID I23648  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 21 Sep 2017 

    Father Roger Lee Bassett,   b. 1 Jan 1897, Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jun 1969, Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Madeline August Beaupre,   b. 27 Feb 1899, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1945/1949  (Age 49 years) 
    Family ID F07385  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Annie Tubman,   b. 31 Dec 1930,   d. 14 Sep 2017  (Age 86 years) 
    Married Private 
    Children 
    +1. Roland Webster Bassett, Jr.,   b. Private
    Family ID F09255  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart