Edna Ivy Bassett

F, #78, b. 2 March 1931, d. 8 November 2018
Edna Ivy Kelly nee Bassett 1931-2018
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 Edited18 Nov 2018
Birth*2 March 1931 Condobolin, NSW, Australia 
Employment1951 Goulburn Technical College, NSW, Australia;
Surname: Bassett
Christian Names: Edna Ivy
Date of Birth: 2-3-31
Designation and Division: Teacher of Women's Handicrafts
First Appointment to Service: 14-2-51
Appointment to Present Position: 14-2-51
Salary: £535 0 01 
Employment1952 Wollongong Technical College, NSW, Australia;
Surname: Bassett
Christian Names: Edna Ivy
Date of Birth: 2-3-31
Designation and Division: Teacher of Women's Handicrafts
First Appointment to Service: 14-2-51
Appointment to Present Position: 14-2-51
Salary: £716 0 02 
Engagement22 November 1952 "The Sydney Morning Herald", Sydney, NSW, Australia;
KELLY-BASSETT. -The Engagement is announced of Edna Ivy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bassett of Oatley, to Stanley Charles eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kelly, of Bookham.
;Principal=Stanley Charles Kelly3 
Employment*1953 Goulburn Technical College, NSW, Australia;
Surname: Bassett
Christian Names: Edna Ivy
Date of Birth: 2-3-31
Designation and Division: Teacher of Women's Handicrafts
First Appointment to Service: 14-2-51
Appointment to Present Position: 14-2-51
Salary: £759 0 04 
Married Name21 January 1954 Kelly5 
Marriage*21 January 1954 St Canice's Church, Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia;
Wedding in Sydney
Mr. Stanley Charles Kelly, of Bookham, married Miss Edna Ivy Bassett, of Oatley, at St Canice's Church, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, on January 21.
The bridegroom is a son of Mr and Mrs. Gus Kelly, of Bookham, and the bride the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bassett, of Oatley.
A cream organdie gown, with matching juliet cap and two tiered tulle veil was worn by the bride, and her bouquet was of frangipanni, carnations and catyllea orchids.
The bride was attended by one bridesmaid, Miss Wilma Smith, of Yass, who chose a pink frock with organdie bodice and two tiered tulle shirt. She wore a matching picture hat of organdie, and carried a bouquet of frangipanni, carnations and hydrangeas.
The bride was given away by by her brother, Mr. Bruce Bassett, and the groom's brother, Kevin, was bestman.
The reception dinner was held at Chequer's Night Club. Afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Kelly left by the Manoora for Melbourne. Their future home will be at Yass.
;Groom=Stanley Charles Kelly5
Employment1955 Goulburn Technical College, NSW, Australia;
Surname: Kelly
Christian Names: Edna Ivy
Date of Birth: 2-3-31
Designation and Division: Teacher of Women's Handicrafts
First Appointment to Service: 14-2-51
Appointment to Present Position: 14-2-51
Salary: £983 0 06 
Employment1956 Goulburn Technical College, NSW, Australia;
Surname: Kelly
Christian Names: Edna Ivy
Date of Birth: 2-3-31
Designation and Division: Teacher of Women's Handicrafts
First Appointment to Service: 14-2-51
Appointment to Present Position: 14-2-51
Salary: £1055 0 07 
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 Harmer8 
Death of Spouse2 October 1972 Yass, NSW, Australia;Principal=Stanley Charles Kelly 
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 Bassett9 
Death*8 November 2018 Horton House, Yass, NSW, Australia;
Edna Ivy Kelly (nee Bassett) 2nd March 1931 - 8th November 2018 Edna passed away peacefully in the care of Horton House, Yass. Beloved wife of Stan (deceased). Devoted mother of Gavin, Rowan, Suzanne, Ian, Donald and Ross. Adored mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother of their families. "Loving her Always Forgetting Her Never" Following a private family cremation, relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Edna's Memorial Service to be held in St Clements Anglican Church Yass on Thursday 15th November 2018 commencing at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Horton House.10 

Family

Stanley Charles Kelly b. 4 Jan 1926, d. 2 Oct 1972
Children
  • Gavin Charles Kelly b. 6 Nov 1958, d. 30 May 2022
  • Rowan James Kelly
  • Suzanne Margaret Kelly
  • Ian Bruce Kelly
  • Donald John Kelly
  • Ross Stanley Kelly

Citations

  1. [S1795] Ancestry NSW Public Service Lists, 1858-1960, online https://ancestry.com, Edna Ivy Bassett 1951.
  2. [S1795] Ancestry NSW Public Service Lists, 1858-1960, online https://ancestry.com, Edna Ivy Bassett 1952.
  3. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, "The Sydney Morning Herald", Saturday, 22 November, 1952.
  4. [S1795] Ancestry NSW Public Service Lists, 1858-1960, online https://ancestry.com, Edna Ivy Bassett 1953.
  5. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, Yass Tribune-Courier, Tuesday, February 2, 1954.
  6. [S1795] Ancestry NSW Public Service Lists, 1858-1960, online https://ancestry.com, Edna Ivy Kelly 1955.
  7. [S1795] Ancestry NSW Public Service Lists, 1858-1960, online https://ancestry.com, Edna Ivy Kelly 1956.
  8. [S1317] Death Certificate transcript.
  9. [S1294] NSW Death Registration Transcription.
  10. [S1796] Yass Tribune, online https://www.yasstribune.com.au/