Obituary of Betty Bassett

BASSETT: Betty. A resident of London and formerly of Ridgetown, Betty Bassett passed away at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the age of 85. Born in Blenheim, daughter of the late Francis and Veronica (Martin) Johnston. Beloved wife of the late Claire Bassett (2004). Dearly missed mother of Ralph Bassett of London, Mary Kay Williams and her husband Guy of Tweed, Melanie McRae of London, Colleen Grant of London, Patrick Bassett and his wife Michele of Highgate, and predeceased by her sons John, Jim, and Rick Bassett. Grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 7. Sister of Rev. Martin Johnston of Ridgetown, Bob Johnston and his wife Ann of Chatham, chosen brother Bobby Martin and his wife Marion of Ridgetown, and the late David Johnston, Bill Johnston, Marj Sheeler, Catherine Johnston, and Colleen Smolders. Betty was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and C.W.L., Royal Canadian Legion Br. #243 Ridgetown Ladies Auxiliary, and an active member of the Ridgetown Seniors Centre. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. followed by Parish Prayers and C.W.L. Prayers at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 26 George St., Ridgetown on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown. Donations in Betty's honour to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, Ontario (519)674-3141.