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- Bangor Daily News, 28 Jan 2008
Frances Theresa (Bassett) Smith (picture included)
PLEASANT POINT - Frances T. Smith, 73, passed away Jan. 24, 2008, surrounded
by her loving family and friends. She was born Aug. 1, 1934, in Pleasant
Point, the daughter of George and Margaret (Polis) Bassett. Frances married
Clifton E. Smith Sr., Feb. 26, 1952. She was a member of Maine Basket Makers
Alliance and received recognition for making the smallest baskets of ash and
sweetgrass, known as "charm baskets". She sold her baskets to Abbe Museum and
people from all over would buy them. She was also known for her unique style
of beadwork that included dream catchers and jewelry. She loved playing bingo
and poker, and loved being with her family at special gatherings. In addition
to her parents, she was predeceased by three sons, Robert, Stephen and Baby; a
granddaughter, Angel; and three great-grandchildren; Derek, Michael and
Andre?. Frances is survived by her husband of nearly 56 years, Clifton; and
their children, Margaret "Dolly" Apt and husband, Forrest, Clifton Smith Jr.
and companion, Rachael, Barbara Newell and husband, Kenneth, all of Pleasant
Point, Katharine Smith and companion, Wayne, of Dennysville, Ralph Smith and
wife, Lynn, of Perry, Ruby Griffin and husband, Mike, of Whiting, Willi
Smith and companion, Dalejo, of Pleasant Point, Lisa Smith and companio
Willie; three brothers, Kenneth Bassett, George Bassett Jr. and Joseph
Bassett, all of Pleasant Point, 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren,
all of whom loved and adored their "Nan"; numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins; her "adopted son", Reggie Stanley; and special friends, Just-ina and
Mike Niles, Christina Taylor, Lorraine Francis, Alice Tomah, Martha Nicholas
and so many more. Friends may call until 9 a.m. Wednesday at her hom
Passamaquoddy Road. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.
Wednesday by Father Eugene Gaffey at St. Ann Church, Pleasant Point. Burial
will be held after at Tribal Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Hom
Calais and Eastport. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1934 - 2008 (73 years)