Brian 'Mike' Bassett
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States
Passed on: February 14th, 2010
Brian M. ‘Mike Bassett of Chelsea, formerly of Reserve and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Feb. 14, 2010.
Devoted husband for 43 years of Judith ‘Judy’ (Gillis). Beloved father of Brian Bassett and his wife Susan of New Hampshire and Denise Bassett of Chelsea. Son of the late James W. and Cecelia (MacNeil) Bassett. Loving brother of Patricia Crivello of Carver and Judy Walsh of Pittsfield. Cherished grandfather of Jessica and Michael. Dear uncle of Michelle Guinta, Jeannie, George and Andra Crivello. Also lovingly survived by several grand-nieces and one grand-nephew; his favourite cousin, Jimmy Foster as well as numerous friends.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Chelsea at 9 o’clock. Visiting hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-6 p.m. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Retired 44 year employee of Cabots and member of Steelworkers of America Local # 12266.
Expressions of sympathy in Mike’s name may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, One Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114.
Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, ‘Mike’ passed away at home Sunday morning after a short illness at the age of 65.
A resident of Chelsea for over 37 years, and a graduate of Boston Trade School, Class of 1964, he retired from Cabots in February of 2009 after 44 years.
To send a message of condolence to Mike’s family, please visit www.smithfuneralhomes.com.
