Jean Basso, New Waterford New Waterford, Nova Scotia Obituary

Jean Basso, New Waterford

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Jean Basso, 72, of New Waterford on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital (Waterford Heights). Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Chalmers ‘Chum’ and Isabel (MacLeod) MacDonald. Jean was very involved with Calvin United Church as a member of the UCW, IODE, Calvin Session and Board of Trustees. She was employed with Home Hardware for several years. Jean loved spending time with family and going for long drives. Surviving are sons, Brian (Lynn), Dartmouth, NS, Paul (Hermine), Tyngsboro, MA, and Steven (Barb), Stratford, PE; sisters, Norma (Ken) Wilson, Middle Cape and Sheila (Rollie) White, New Waterford; grandchildren, Samantha, Thomas, Jeremy, Landon and Logan; several nieces and nephews Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Albert Basso and a brother, Gordon (Annette). The family would like to thank the staff of Waterford Heights for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. A funeral service will take place on Sunday, October 24 at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown with a luncheon to follow in the Duncan Roach Fellowship Room at Calvin Church. Masks and proof of double vaccination are required at both the visitation and funeral service. Donations in her memory may be made to Calvin United Church or the Sobey Cancer Support Centre, Halifax, NS. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
April 5, 1949 - October 19, 202104/05/194910/19/2021
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Kendra Coombes
October 28, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Basso family on Jean’s passing, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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Marian Coffey
October 24, 2021
So sorry to hear the sad news of Jean’s passing. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with Jean. A truly beautiful person. I’m sure she will be greatly missed.
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Helen Arsenault
October 24, 2021
Norma & Family,

Thinking of you at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and parayers.

Helene Arsenualt
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Ruth Macleod
October 24, 2021
To Sheila , Norma and families
Ted and I were so very sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. We have such wonderful memories of our visits to Cape Breton
where we were always welcomed with open arms. Jean was such a loving caring person we so enjoyed seeing her on our last vi... Continue Reading
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Gwen Ellsworth
October 23, 2021
Sheila and Family
We are sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gwen & Don Ellsworth
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Patsy MacKinnon
October 23, 2021
Our sincerest sympathies on the loss of Jean. My memories of her are of kindness and good humor. She was as welcoming as her parents, Chum and Isabel, to occasional cousin's visits and greetings.
Patsy ( MacAulay) and Cyril MacKinnon, New Waterford
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Nancy O'Brien
October 23, 2021
to Jean's boys ,their families and Jean's sisters Norma and Sheila my sincere condolences on the loss of a loving mother ,sister ,grandmother and friend..Nancy O'Brien
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Amy Matthews
October 22, 2021
My condolences Steve, Barb, Samantha, Thomas and families. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
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Bev & Olivia Matthews Yorke
October 22, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to Steve, Barb, Samantha, Thomas and families. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time with Jean/Granny’s passing.
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