Jean Emily Bassett

F, #77, b. 7 February 1927, d. 14 August 2021
FatherFonzey Carrol Bassett b. 5 Oct 1897, d. 19 Nov 1983
MotherMargaret Gladys Harmer b. 19 Nov 1897, d. 30 May 1971
RelationshipAunt of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited16 Aug 2021
Birth*7 February 1927 Fairholme, nr Condobolin, NSW, Australia1 
Baptism15 May 1927 All Saints, Condobolin, NSW, Australia;
When Baptised: 15 May 1927
When Born: 7 February 1927
Child's Christian Name: Jean Emily
Parent's Names: Fonzey Carroll & Margaret Gladys Bassett
Abode: Fairholme nr Condobolin
Quality or Profession: Grazier1 
Married Name9 November 1946 Parks2 
Marriage*9 November 1946 St Thomas' Church, Enfield, NSW, Australia;
Groom: William Henry Parks
Status: Bachelor
Place of Birth: Burwood Sydney NSW
Occupation: Steelwork Painter
Age: 22
Usual Residence: Palace Hotel, Mortlake
Father: William Henry Parks
Occupation: Carpenter
Mother: Myrtle May Hayes (deceased)

Bride: Jean Emily Bassett
Status: Spinster
Place of Birth: Condobolin NSW
Occupation: Sales Assistant
Age: 19
Usual Residence: Bathurst Street Condobolin
Father: Fonzey Carrol Bassett
Occupation: Carpenter
Mother: Margaret Gladys Harmer

Date of Marriage: 9 Nov 1946
Place of Marriage: St Thomas' Church of England Enfield NSW
Religion: Church of England
Witnesses: A C Bassett, A R Batt
Minister: F A S Boyden

The consents of Fonzey Carrol Bassett and Margaret Gladys Bassett were given in writing to the marriage of the bride

Dissolved 10-1-70; Suit No 515/69;Groom=William Henry Parks2 
Divorce*10 January 1970 NSW Supreme Court, Sydney, NSW, Australia;Principal=William Henry Parks2 
Death of Mother30 May 1971 Wadelyn Convalescent Hospital, Hurstville, NSW, Australia;
Name: Margaret Gladys Bassett
Date of Death: 30 May 1971
Place of Death: Wadelyn Convalescent Hospital); usual residence 18 Algernon Street Oatley
Occupation:
Sex: Female
Age: 73
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: Trundle NSW
Time in Aust Colonies:

Father: Harold Thomas Harmer
Occupation: Drover
Mother: Sarah Margaret Pike

Place of Marriage: Parkes NSW Age at Marriage: 21
Name of Spouse: Fonzey Cavoll Bassett
Children of Marriage: Children Isabel 51, Abert (deceased), Bruce 47, Jean 44 and Edna 40
Informant: F C Bassett, Widower, 18 Algernon St, Oatley

Cause of Death: Coronary Occlusion, Coronary Sclerosis and Stephen Johnson Syndrome
Length of Illness:
Medical Attendant:
Date Last Seen:

Cremation Date: 1 Jun 1971
Cremation Place: Woronora Crematorium
Cremation Informant:
Cremation Religion:
Cremation Witness:;Principal=Margaret Gladys Harmer3 
News-Arct*6 March 1980 "The Sydney Morning Herald", Sydney, NSW, Australia;
Transfer in the proceedings number P233 of 1980, filed in the above Court IN THE FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA. To William Henry Parks take notice that JEAN EMILY PARKS has filed an Application for Property. The matter may proceed in your absence unless you file a defence before the 31st day of March, 1980 or appear in Court at 36 Charles Street, Parramatta on March 31, 1980. You may obtain a copy of the Application and accompanying documents without charge from CAROLINE DICK of C. I. DICK & CO., Solicitors, of 26 Church Road, Yagoona.—A. RADZEVICIUS, Registrar.;Principal=William Henry Parks4 
Photo*circa 1980 15 Queen Street, Berry, NSW, Australia;
;Principal=Fonzey Carrol Bassett5
Jean Parks, David Bassett & Foy Bassett
Death of Father19 November 1983 Nowra Community Hospital, Nowra, NSW, Australia;
Name: Fonzey Carrol Bassett
Date of Death: 19 Nov 1983
Place of Death: Nowra (Nowra community Hospital); usual residence 15 Queen Street Berry
Occupation:
Sex: Male
Age: 86
Conjugal Status: Widower
Place of Birth: Condobolin NSW
Time in Aust Colonies:

Father: Alfred Bassett
Occupation: Not stated
Mother: Emma Whiley

Place of Marriage: Parkes NSW Age at Marriage: 19
Name of Spouse: Margaret Gladys Harmer
Children of Marriage: Isabel (age not stated), Albert (deceased), Clement 60, Jean 56, Edna 52
Informant: J Parks, daughter, 15 Queen Street Berry

Cause of Death: Broncho Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease; Acute retention of urine, Prostatectomy
Length of Illness:
Medical Attendant: E H Hanan
Date Last Seen:

Cremation Date: 22 Nov 1983
Cremation Place: Lakeside Crematorium, Dapto
Cremation Informant:
Cremation Religion:
Cremation Witness:;Principal=Fonzey Carrol Bassett6 
Death*14 August 2021 Brisbane, QLD, Australia7 

Family

William Henry Parks b. 2 Aug 1924, d. 16 Jul 1985
Children
  • Darol Parks
  • Cheryl Parks
  • Lynette Anne Parks+ b. 20 Jun 1953, d. 5 Apr 2001
  • Diane Parks
  • David Parks

Citations

  1. [S1644] Condobolin All Saints Church baptisms 1880-1939, baptism Jean Emily Bassett 1927.
  2. [S1339] NSW Marriage full transcription, William Henry Parks & Jean Emily Bassett 1946.
  3. [S1317] Death Certificate transcript.
  4. [S1599] The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday, March 6, 1980.
  5. [S1623] Rhonda Bassett photos.
  6. [S1294] NSW Death Registration Transcription.
  7. [S637] Personal Knowledge.