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- The Mid-York Weekly, 26 Jun 2009
Robert E. Bassett
SMYRNA – Robert E. “Bob” Bassett, 76, of East Main Street, passed away
unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown,
N.Y.
He was born July 10, 1932 in the town of Smyrna, a son of Lyman A. and Frieda
Lindholm Bassett. Bob began his education in a one-room schoolhouse in Smyrna
and graduated from Sherburne High School as valedictorian of his class. On
Aug. 16, 1952, he married Ruby C. Whaley in Norwich. A life long Smyrna
resident, Bob enjoyed the challenge of several occupations, including that of
farmer and bus driver. He was also the caretaker of local cemeteries,
including the Willcox Cemetery; a position that was handed down to him by his
father. Bob took great pride in the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery and
tended to it with care and respect. He was an avid hunter and nature lover who
also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Bob was an outgoing and personable man
who loved to chat and inspire family and friends with his pearls of wisdom.
Bob carried on the family tradition of service to the community as a former
member of the Smyrna Volunteer Fire Department. His grandfather, Charles, had
been a founding member and fire chief, as well as the mayor of Smyrn
Surviving are his wife, Ruby; his children, Robert and Elizabeth Bassett of
Smyrna, Lynne Shaffer and Danny Jeffreys of Norwich, Mary and Clayton Guinn of
Sherburne, and John and Beth Bassett of Reidsville, N.C.; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Nancy Bassett and Jim Law of Bainbridge, and Linda and Kirk
Mudge of Auburn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Caroline Bassett of
Agawam, Mass., Clarence and Gene Bassett of Clifton Springs, and David and
Janice Bassett of Smyrna; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many
nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Funeral services were held June 23 at the Burgess and Tedesco Funeral Home,
Sherburne, followed by interment in the Willcox Cemetery in Smyrna.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Smyrna Fire Department. To send
condolences or sign the Book of Memories online, visit:
www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1932 - 2009 (76 years)