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Mary F. Gemmell

Female 1932 - 2022  (89 years)


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  • Name Mary F. Gemmell 
    Born 3 Jul 1932  Alva, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 19 Feb 2022 
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    • Half Moon Bay Review, California, Wednesday, March 2, 2022
      Mary F. Bass (Maxwell)

      Mary F. Bass (Maxwell) of Grass Valley, Calif., passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side at 4:28 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Mary was born on July 3, 1932, in Alva, Scotland, to parents William and Jane Gemmell. She had five sisters and a brother. She was married to William J. Maxwell in 1952, and later married Walter Bass on April 25, 1987.

      She loved spending time in her garden, clog dancing, and being with friends and family.

      She has two children: son William G. Maxwell, his wife Maryann, grandchildren William Jr., wife Christina, and four great-grandchildren (Jacob, Avery, Leila and Sadie), Bruce Maxwell, Adiena and husband Thomas Burck; and daughter Marlene Barron, grandchildren Brynne Barron, Jerika and husband Mitch Margolis, and Spencer Barron. She is also survived by her brother, Donald Gemmell, of England. She is predeceased by her parents, five sisters, William J. Maxwell, and husband Walter Bass.

      Mary was a very loving, caring lady. Spending time with friends and family brought her great joy. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers. In lieu of a celebration of life, donations can be sent to Hospice of the Foothills or UC Davis in her name.

    Person ID I56844  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 13 Mar 2022 

    Family Walter Kent Bass,   b. 17 Mar 1921,   d. 5 Oct 2017  (Age 96 years) 
    Last Modified 13 Mar 2022 
    Family ID F19381  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart