Maureen B. Bass

Maureen Bass Obituary

Maureen B. Bass, 63, of Manchester, NH died Friday, October 8, 2010 at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA. She was born July 5, 1947 in Worcester, MA, a daughter of the late James J. and Mary A. (McIsaac) Blake. Maureen had an extensive career in education and her whole philosophy was "The children come first at all times." She was a teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Derry from 1972 - 1984 where she was given the Teacher of the Year Award and also directed plays there. She was a teacher for 9 years and then the Principal for four years at Hillsborough-Deering Middle School. Her career in education continued with her becoming Principal of Windham Center School in Windham in 1997 until, her retirement in 2005. After her retirement, she volunteered to read to children at the schools in Windham. She was a member of NH Principals Assoc., National Reading Assoc. and the N. E. League of Middle Schools (NELMS).

She is survived by her daughter, Robin P. Bass of New York City, NY; her son Bernard J. Bass of Manchester; three sisters: Kathryn Lassiter of Jacksonville, FL, Elizabeth A. Blake of Hollywood, FL, Rita L. Briseno of Kona, HI; three brothers: Richard Blake of Fitchburg, MA, Lawrence T. Blake of Jacksonville, FL, James J. Blake Jr. of Pembroke Pines, FL; two aunts: Sr. Louise Thomas, SSJ of Holyoke, MA, Margaret Konkol of Worcester, MA; dear friend, Susan A. Guelli of Manchester; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 10th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Avenue, Derry, NH. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury, MA. Memorial contributions may be made in Maureen's memory to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Mont Marie, 34 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040-2739 or to the Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge Street, Manchester, NH 03104. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Maureen Bass

9 Entries

K Channon

October 13, 2010

So sorry to have missed Maureen's service and the chance to pay my respects to her family and dear friends. I was privileged to know Maureen for many years and I had BJ in my second grade class in Hillsboro. She was true fighter and an inspiration. Praying for your comfort in this time of loss.

Maureen (O'Grady) Amedio

October 13, 2010

Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss. Maureen was an inspiration both in the way she lived her life as well as the way she fought to live. I am glad that she was a part of your life and that you both shared happiness and love. An old Irish epitaph ,"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal", and I believe sweet Susan that you have many memories.
Prayers and Love, )

Kimberly Thibodeau

October 11, 2010

My sincerest apologies to her family. I was one of her students at Windham Center School. She made the transition of being a new student easier. I will truely miss her. Again im sorry for your loss

October 11, 2010

My prayer and deepest sympathy are with your family at this time of loss. Maureen's brave struggle to overcome her illness has been an inspiration to me.
Sincerely,
Maxyne Schneider, SSJ

Nora & Janine

October 10, 2010

All our thoughts and and a part of our hearts go out to family, friends, and all the people who's lives Maureen touched in her short life. She was truely an amazing person and will be carried in our hearts forever.

Kathy Czaja

October 10, 2010

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Sue and Maureens family. It has been a pleasure to have known Maureen (Moe AS Jules would call her)! I appreciated every conversation we had over the fence in the past 8 + years! You are an inspiration to many! Thank you for your friendship!
Joe,Kathy,Dave,Niki & Julian.

Dawn Cosgro

October 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Maureen's friends & family. It was a privilege to know & care for her over the past few years. Her spirt is greater than any I've ever known. She will be truly missed.

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