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Wilma (Toots) Lavina Bassett

November 5, 1928 - November 15, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother.

Wilma was predeceased by her parents Jim and Ethel Cole, her loving husband of 56 years, Bill Bassett, grandson Warren Bassett and son-in-law Neil Rookes.

She is survived by daughters Brenda (Bill) Marsh, and Shonna Rookes and son Jim (Jackie) Bassett. Grandchildren Nevin, Dennis (Stacey), Clinton, Nicole, Kelly (Mike), Lindsay (Kirk) and Spencer (Jenelle), 11 great-grandchildren, brothers Bob (Kaye) and Cole, sister Lorraine (Mick) Gould and many nieces and nephews.

Wilma spent her last few months residing in New Horizons Care Home. Special thanks to the nurses and staff for your excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Please join us in celebrating Wilma’s (Toot’s) life on December 7, 2013 at 1:00p.m. at the Baptist Church, 260 South Dogwood Street.



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