Ellen Bassett

Mrs. Ellen Bassett, age 86, of Nashville passed away peacefully Friday, March 31st, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family in her son Dennis Bassett's home in Hastings, MI.

Ellen was born in Hastings, MI on May 23, 1930, the daughter of the late Alden and Dorothy (Dean) Todd. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools graduating from Hastings High School. Ellen continued her education and received her teaching certificate, moving on to teach school in Sunfield Schools where she met her husband Richard and later at Norton Country School, the small school right up the road from her home where her children would later attend.

She was the widow of Richard Bassett. The couple was married on June 10, 1950 in Bedford Township and made their home together across from the family farm where Richard had grown up. They loved their farming lifestyle, and it was not uncommon for Ellen to be very active in the day to day operations.

Ellen loved to do crafts, and attend craft shows with her friend Marilee Ayles; they were known as the "Critter Ladies" because many of their crafts resembled animals. Ellen was a volunteer at Charlton Park for several years which she enjoyed tremendously. During the summer months, she enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens, and picking strawberries with her grandchildren to make her famous strawberry shortcake, while canning much of what she grew so that the family would have fresh food throughout the year.

Ellen is survived by her four sons David Bassett, Darwin (Sheri) Bassett, Douglas (Betty) Bassett, Dennis (Mary) Bassett and her Daughter Dawn Ambrose, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years Richard, and her two sisters Sandra Thompson, and Margaret Kremer

Funeral Services will be held at The Maple Grove Bible Church at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 with Reverend George Gay officiating.

The family will receive prior to the funeral service on Tuesday April 4, 2017 from 11:00 -12:30 at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.

Memorial contributions can be made to Charlton Park, or The Maple Grove Bible Church.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels Funeral Home