Corner Brook, NL
November 27, 1943 -
April 29, 2011Surrounded by his loving family,

Joseph T. Basha of Pasadena, devoted husband of Christine (Baker) Basha, passed away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Friday, April 29, 2011. Mr. Basha was born in Corner Brook, NL, a son of Elias and Mary (Lewis) Basha. Joe was a true believer in formal education. After receiving his Commerce degree (St. Dundans University, Charlottetown, PEI), Joe continued on to pursue a degree in Education (St. Mary’s University, Halifax, NS) and  Industrial Arts (Teachers College, Truro, NS). His teaching career included teaching at G.A. Mercer and Herdman Collegiate.  Joe’s love of woodworking was evident not only through his teaching career of 28 years, but also in his desire to pass on his passion to others through private woodworking lessons at his own home. In his retirement, Joe enjoyed traveling to various countries around the world. One of his greatest accomplishments was the ability to travel within Newfoundland.  Over the course of twelve summers, Joe and Chris successfully reached their goal of visiting all 760 communities in Newfoundland. Predeceased by his parents: Elias and Mary Basha, and brother Nicholas Basha, Joe leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Christine, he is survived by two sons; Jim (Nancy) of Prince George, BC and Justin (Sarah) of Calgary, AB, six brothers: Tom (Mary), Mike (Linda), Dave (Mill), Anthony (Diane), Noel (Mary), Elias; three sisters: Mary (Bill), Kathleen (Pete), Martha (Dan), two grandchildren: Emily and Claire and several nieces, nephews and caring friends. Cremation has taken place.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Parish, 465 Curling Street, Curling Newfoundland on Thursday May 5, 2011 at 2.00 p.m. with Father Don Leonard officiating. Interment to take place at a later date.  The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website at www.coun try-haven.ca.