Winnifred D. Bassett

BOSCAWEN – Winnifred D. Bassett, 93, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home.

Ms. Bassett was born on December 21, 1921, in Franklin, NH the daughter of the late Mitchell and Dorris (Straw) Bassett.

She graduated in 1944, from Plymouth Teacher’s College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Ms. Bassett taught school at Rural School in South Alexandra, NH before moving to Hillsborough where she taught school for 30 years.

She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, #46, in Bristol, NH for over 50 years. Ms. Bassett also belonged to the Auxilliary to The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for 40 years, where she served as Auxilliary President, Department President, President of N.E. Regional Association and National Press Correspondent. She enjoyed animals and traveling.

She is survived by her first cousin, Marilyn Woods of Contoocook, NH, and by her second cousin, Dorothy Keniston, of E. Andover, NH and many other cousins.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 11:00 AM, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in Hill, NH.

Arrangements under the direction of Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, NH.