Patricia Arlington Ganong Bassen

1918-2012

Bassen, Patricia Arlington Ganong - The death of Patricia Arlington Ganong Bassen of Saint John, NB, beloved wife of the late Milton I. (Mickey) Bassen, occurred peacefully at the Dr. V.A. Snow Centre, on August 16, 2012. Born on December 3, 1918 in England, she was the oldest child of the late Lieut. Col. Arlington and Sadie (Keirstead) Ganong.

She worked for CP Rail (Saint John and Montréal) and Irving Ship Building. She loved to show her dogs and horses and won many awards in New Brunswick. Patricia and Mickey enjoyed a wonderful life with their dogs and had several wonderful trips. She was a devoted wife, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed summers up on Snider Mountain and Keirstead Mountain with her grandfather and family. In later years she enjoy going for drives with her caregivers to visit Keirstead Mountain and Snider Mountain. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, brother, Don Ganong and his wife, Althea.

Patricia is survived by her two nephews: Garfield (Cheryl) Ganong of Calgary and Dawson (Marlena) of Georgia; sister-in-law, Helen Schneeberg; friends: Linda Jarvis, Betty Cameron, George Dingee and the Farren Family. A special thank you to her caregivers, the Chateau de Champlain and the Dr. V. A. Snow Centre for the wonderful care they provided over the years.

In keeping with Patricia’s wishes there will be no formal visitation. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM from Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). Donations may be made to any charity of the donor’s choice. Please place online condolences and remembrances at www.BrenansFH.com.

Condolences

I remember Pat from CP days. When I think back, we were, in the scheme of things, a relatively small close-knit group of Railroad employees spread out somewhere between West Saint John and Dever Road yet we knew just about everyone if not by face...by name. I would see Pat in the Station lunch room quite often with her friend, Rita Kelly(from our office). Pat was always pleasant to meet. So sorry for your loss.

— Anne Kingston

I will remember Aunt Pat as an intelligent well read woman who loved her dogs and horses. Pat was active and enjoyed good health until recently. Cheryl and i want to thank all her care givers especially Linda Jarvis, Betty Cameron and George Dingee for their devotion and friendship to Pat. She will be missed.

— Garfield Ganong

Pat was always in my life ,gave me my first kitten,taught me to like expensive cloths,etc.I visited her last month ,she had not remembered me for a few years.Just wanted you to know she will not be forgotten.Sandy

— Sandra [Fudge] Bonnycastle

Pat was a very lovely woman to work for.We had a lot of laughs.We will miss her and think of her often.

— Betty Cameron &Doreen Blair

I t was a pleasant to have been a friend of Pat over the years. She had a wonderful live travelling to lots of places in North America, Great Britain and Europe. As a young lady she went to the Royal, Capitol, Strand, and the Paradise. She enjoyed playing bridge going to the movies with her friends. Good bye my friend..

— linda Jarvis

Service Date

Friday, September 7, 2012

Service Time

2:00 PM

Service Location

Brenan's Paradise Row Funeral Home Chapel

Requested Charity

Bobby's Hospice