Jeanne Theresa Bassett

Danbury Hospital. Mrs. Bassett was born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 16, 1929, the second daughter of Joseph F. Weber and Estelle Knortz Weber. She graduated from Girls Commercial High School and worked in secretarial positions, most notably five years for the Brooklyn Dodgers, before marrying Jack R. Bassett, a US Marine in 1954. She travelled across the country and lived in various states with daughter Ellen born in Miami, Florida and son Mark born in West Point, New York before settling in Danbury in 1966.

Mrs. Bassett was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. She volunteered for various groups over the years, including 19 years at Hancock Hall and Filosa's Convalescent Home. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Jack, daughter Ellen, son-in-law Ernest Cote, grandson Eric; son Mark and Diane Monhollan, and 19 nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Bassett was predeceased by her sisters Grace Kirkwood Sakson, Jacqueline Occhiogrosso, and brother Robert Weber.

Calling hours are 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8th, at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joesph Church, Danbury, CT at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, January 9th. Burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice is requested.