Edward T. Bassett

July 28, 1928 - October 2, 2019

Husband – Dad – Grandpa – Great Granddad - Uncle – Friend “The purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Ed was, he did, and it lives on in everyone he touched Throughout Ed’s life he was a very dedicated man, he was dedicated to his wife Bea she was his everything, he lived to make life easy for her and to provide all she needed to be fulfilled. Ed was dedicated to his children as much as he was to Bea, he was always there for us, he taught us, through his actions, to be the people we are today. He was very proud of who we are today, his greatest joy was to see the parents his children became. When it came to his grandchildren, he was never happier than to have them in his presence, he loved to hear about their accomplishments, and he prayed for them to achieve their goals and find happiness daily. Great Grandchild were his sunshine, I know when we visited, if he did not see Ivy enter the room got a little darker. He was that way whenever his great grandchildren visited, the room would always be a little brighter. Ed was the last surviving member of the fantastic 16. The camaraderie they had was unequaled. The strong support they gave each other was never ending and has been passed on in their children. Ed always looked to help his nieces and nephews in any way he could. He would offer advice when he wanted, welcomed or not. He was always ready to lend a hand any way needed. Ed was very good friend and willing to be there when needed. Loaning cars, lending tools and loaning a hand whenever needed. Ed was an avid softball player in his younger years, loved a visit to the Coney Island Cyclone, spent many years (even after I stopped) in the administration of the Boy Scouts, he was a lifelong Christian and dedicated his life to the service of Christ. Dad was a humble man, always accepting what he had, always striving to do better for his family and himself. He loved people and people loved him. In the last years of his life I never saw him sad, negative or angry, he was always positive, smiling and enjoying whatever time he had with his family. That is the way he lived his life; these are the lesson we learned and strive to live today. This was my Dad ---- He would knock you over so he could open the door for you, always looking to be of service….