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Lucy Bassett Obituary
Bassett, Lucy Gay,
87, wife of James E. "Ted" Bassett III, passed away on May 1, 2016 at her Home Lanark in Woodford County.
Born in Lexington on August 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late A. B. and Elizabeth Simms Gay of Spring Station, KY.
Besides her husband of 65 years, she is survived by her beloved brother, James G. Gay, M.D., his wife, Anne, and their four children, Elizabeth Gay (George) Freeman and their children, Reid, Will and Woods; Dr. Charlotte Gay (John Clay) Stites and their children, Harrison, Elizabeth and Stewart; James Edward "Ted" (Alyson) Gay and their children, James and Eliza; Anne Gay (Richie) Donworth and their children, Margaret and Lucy.
Lucy was an honors graduate of The Madeira School, Madeira, VA and Smith College, Northampton, MA, graduating in 1950. She married on Dec. 2, 1950 in Christ Church, Lexington.
She led a very active and successful life as the owner and breeder of Lanark Farm, breeding over ten stake winners, including three grade ones, and Adoration, the winner of the 2003 Breeder's Cup Distaff with earnings over $2.1 million. She also bred 21 horses who won over $100,000. According to The Blood Horse Magazine, Lanark Farm was the leading consignor of stake winners for the period of 1996-2000 based on the percentage basis of 13% of the 23 offered for sale at the Keeneland September sale.
Lucy was an avid and competitive golfer, winning the Idle Hour Country Club Championship three times and was a runner up in the Lexington City championship. She had a passion for playing different golf courses around the country, particularly Lower Cascades at The Homestead.
As a major landowner, she had an intense interest in farmland in Central KY and in 1975 established the real estate firm of Rogers-Bassett, becoming one of the leading farm real estate brokers during the ensuing 20 years.
She was an inquisitive traveler and a wonderful ambassador for thoroughbred racing, accompanying her husband, the former President of Keeneland and Breeder's Ltd., to numerous countries and racing events across the world.
A graveside service will take place at the Lexington Cemetery on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 12:30 PM. Visitation will be at Milward-Broadway on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 5-7 PM.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Assn., Woodford Humane Society or Trixie Foundation. www.milwardfuneral.com
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James Leonard
May 7, 2016
I was Mrs. Bassett's golf caddy when I was growing up. She and Ted Bassett were two of the finest people I had the pleasure of knowing.
Candice L de Stefano, Bloodstock International Dev
May 4, 2016
Dear Ted Bassett & family,
Our sincere condolences go out to your and your family, May god bless you, know that Mrs Lucy G Bassett left a trail of memories that will be cherished by those lives she touched.
Steven Beinhauer
May 3, 2016
May I extend my sincere condolence to Ted and his family on this loss of a close, vibrant, loved one, now a void in life.
Note to Ted:
You may remember me, as the trainer of a juvenile colt at Keeneland in the fall and winter of 1972 who perished there in his first start, after being impaled on a barrier coming out of the shoot.
William Willer
May 3, 2016
Dear Ted and extended family:
Wishing you strength and some peace, during this difficult time.
God bless Lucy, and each of you.
Suzanne
May 3, 2016
Ted,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Suzanne Bolus
Jessica Cox
May 3, 2016
Rest in peace. You are a wonderful lady. My condolences from the Cox family.Jessica Cox grandaughter of Wally Cox
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