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Thomas Bassett

Male 1874 - 1944  (69 years)


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  • Name Thomas Bassett 
    Born 13 Feb 1874  Braunton, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 4 Jan 1944  Braunton, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • The Western Times, Friday, January 14th, 1944
      Obituary, Exeter, Devon, England
      Mr. T. Bassett, Braunton

      Deep regret has been expressed at the passing of Mr. Thomas Bassett, of ?Uprights,? South-street, Braunton, which took place in the North Devon Infirmary. Deceased, well known and highly respected, was a retired master mariner. In addition, prior to his illness he took a keen interest in music and was an active member of the former Braunton String Orchestra which used to play under the conductorship of Mr. J. Slee. He was also a valued supporter of the Braunton Football Club. In addition to the widow he leaves two sons, Messrs. Thomas and John Bassett, both serving in the R.A.F.
      The funeral took place at Braunton Congregational Church. Rev. J. Westley Green officiated.
      The immediate mourners were Mr. T. Bassett (son), Mrs. Frank Mitchell (sister-in-law), Mr. C.P. Mock (brother-in-law), Mrs. C.P. Mock (sister-in-law), Mr. Bert Mock (brother-in-law), Mrs. Bert Mock (sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. George Mock (nephew and niece), Mrs. A. Mullen and Mr. Jack Bassett (cousins). The widow and Mrs. T. Bassett, jun. were unable to be present through indisposition. Mr. John Bassett (son) is serving overseas.
      The bearers were Capt. W. Parkhouse, Capt. A. Chugg, Messrs. J. Bradford, H. Ellis, R. Braund and T. H. Pedrick. There was a number of sympathisers present.
    Person ID P38  316B Bassetts of Thornbury & Braunton, Devonshire, England
    Last Modified 10 Mar 2016 

    Father John Bassett,   b. 1842, Braunton, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 August 1912, Braunton, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Martha Webber 
    Family ID F8  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Gertrude Florence Mock 
    Children 
     1. Thomas Bassett
     2. John Bassett
     3. Gertrude Florence Bassett
    Last Modified 10 Mar 2016 
    Family ID F23  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart