Irma Bassett

Irma Ernestine Bassett, a mother and friend to so many.  She was a long life resident of Bath, Ontario.  She died on September 25, 2021 at the age of 89, in Vernon BC where she moved to be closer to family. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Garth Hardy Bassett, to whom she was married for 59 beautiful years.

She spoke proudly of her four children, Stephen (Georgina, deceased) Bassett, Jill Geddes, Jennifer (Geoff) Parker and Jeffrey (Allison) Bassett.  She was a wonderful and caring grandmother to nine grandchildren Norm, Nicholas, Neil, Nelson, Alex, Oliver, Edward, Carson and Nolan.  She was also blessed to be a great grandmother ten great grandchildren.

Irma was a supportive and very proud military wife. Travelling across the country, to Chilliwack and Wainwright, their time in Germany and Base Borden, all while raising four young children and establishing life-long friendships. Besides being a full-time mom, Irma had an accomplished fulltime career. She was the Head Secretary at the Peel Board of Education in Mississauga for 20+ years. Not only was she fantastic at her job she was incredibly well loved among her peers.

Irma loved playing bridge, and was good at it too!  In her active years she enjoyed golfing with friends and was also an avid knitter making Christmas gifts for her ever growing list of grandchildren.  She travelled abroad, and across the country, on numerous occasions.   She continued to travel despite the decline in her mobility, never shy to be the last one off of the airplane in a wheelchair.  Irma was a force to be reckoned with and an expert conversationalist.  She enjoyed sharing lots of laughs over a glass of wine or even better, a Caesar.  She made quick friends.  Her friendships were important.  Christmas/Birthday cards and regular phone calls to an extensive, and growing list of family and friends was a priority.  She never missed singing Happy Birthday to each of her children to ensure your day was special.

Irma leaves behind a big space in this world that will never be filled.  She is reunited with Garth and her brothers and sister in the great beyond.

Funeral arrangements in Bath Ontario will be announced at a later date.  Please be safe and caring during this time.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home,

Phone: 250-542-4333

Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com