Margaret Emmaline Bassett
1923-2018
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Margaret
Emmaline (McKenna) Bassett, age of 95 years, surrounded by her family
at the Prince County Hospital on June 15, 2018. The second daughter of
the late Wendall and Mary Ann (nee Hagan) McKenna was born on June 1,
1923 in Newton, PEI.
Margaret, a woman of strong faith,
was a life long teacher who loved to bake, quilt and create beautiful
gifts for her family and friends. She was a founding member of the St.
Peter’s Parish CWL. She loved to spend time with friends and
enjoy a game of cards and/or an evening of bingo. Margaret’s
youthful spirit, amazing memory, and heart warming hugs will be
especially missed by her children: Vivian (David Johnson), Marlene
(Garry Burke), Wendall (Paulette), Rita (Ian MacLure), Ann (Jack
DesRoches), David (Jane), Deanna ( John Greenan); 15 grandchildren; 15
great grandchildren; her sister, Elizabeth Peters and brother-in-law,
Charlie Murphy; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends both
young and old. Predeceased by her devoted husband, Mr. J. Ellsworth
Bassett, to whom she was married for 73 love filled years. Predeceased
by siblings Sister Vivian McKenna, Mary and Linus Mulligan, Teresa
Murphy, Frank McKenna and Florence and Stan Walchuk; sisters and
brothers-in-law Margaret and Ollie McAvinn, Kathleen and Ambrose
Monaghan, Aeneas and Lorraine Bassett and Phyllis McKenna;
granddaughter Carla Craig, and special niece, Charlene
Mulligan.
Resting at Kinkora Place, Kinkora for visitation
on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. CWL will have
prayers Wednesday evening prior to visitation. Funeral Mass to be
celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, Seven Mile Bay on
Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Prince County Hospital Hospice Care Program or PEI Food
Bank. Arrangements are entrusted to Lawless Funeral Home,
Kinkora.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Margaret Emmaline Bassett 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Kinkora, Province: I-P-E