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Anita Bass Obituary
Granny, as she was lovingly known, loved to travel to the Casinos in New Jersey and vacation on Cape Cod. Anita and Bill enjoyed square and round dancing, playing cards, and bowling. Anita loved to watch college basketball, professional bowling and tennis. She was also an avid reader, enjoyed baking/cooking and had a great green thumb. Her gardens were her pride and joy.
Anita is survived by her daughter Nancy Ksiazek and her husband John of Prospect; her son Robert and his wife Karen of Hernando, FL; her granddaughter Sara Wilhem and her husband Bradley; her grandson Adam Ksiazek and his wife Jennifer and two great grandchildren, Michael and Emma Wilhem. Anita is also survived my several nieces and nephews.
Anita was predeceased by her siblings Elsie St. Onge, Clara St. Onge, Forrest Fontanella and Edwin Fontanella.
Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service to be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 250 Gypsy Lane, Meriden, CT. Face masks and social distancing practices will apply. The John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Meriden St., Meriden is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family extends their deepest appreciation to the staff of The Village of Kensington Place and Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care for the care they provided Anita.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care of CT, 1579 Straits Turnpike, Suite 1E, Middlebury, CT 06762. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com
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Ron and Gini Lamb
October 28, 2020
Really sad that you both have had such a loss in your life. I feel as if I knew Granny-you talked about her the entire time we have known you, telling wonderful stories. What a lovely lady!!! It's such a sad thing-but we are so happy tho, that you both made it back to Ct. in time to say Good bye. She was one lucky lady, to have such a wonderful son and daughter in law. We love you-and Thunder sends kisses.
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Debbie and Art Lehne
October 27, 2020
So very sorry for your loss Bob and Karen my thought and prayers are with you and your family .
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