| Graduation Year | Class of 1952 |
| Date of Passing | Mar 19, 2016 |
| About | Mary (Bassett) Hodge, 81 November 27, 1934 - March 19, 2016 Mary slipped into eternity surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday March 19th. Born in 1934, she was the daughter of Gertrude and George Bassett of Buzzards Bay. Mary was one of 7 siblings. She was educated in Bourne Schools and graduated from Bourne High School in 1952. After her graduation she married George W. Hodge formerly of Sheffield, Ohio. The couple had 4 children together. Mary worked for many years at the H L Bouton Company in Buzzards Bay, and then as a private housekeeper and later at the A&P Supermarket in Pocasset until her retirement. Mary was predeceased by her three older siblings; her brothers George and Everett and her sister Dottie who was married to Leslie Manter of Wareham. She especially enjoyed her weekly visits to Mineko's Beauty Salon where she would meet her sisters and friends for special "ladies time". One of her greatest joys was getting together for family dinners at special times, and the many parties for her 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren who she really adored. During her last year, in particular, Mary enjoyed attending church at Tabernacle of Praise in Wareham, where she became, one of the family, and formed strong loving bonds. Mary was an avid reader and had at times vast collections of mysteries, romances, and dramas. She also exhausted the local libraries supply of novels, constantly looking for new authors to broaden her horizons. She was quite humorous at times, especially toward the end and certainly had a vivid imagination. The love of Mary's life was "Peanut". Peanut was her 12 year old little pet Chihuahua. She adopted a rescue cat named "Tigger" who gave Peanut a run for his money, as she vied for Mary's affection. Her loves provided her with hours of enjoyment and animation. Mary lived in Bourne for most of her life up until her last year and a half when she moved to Centerville to live with her daughter, Dottie. She leaves behind numerous friends and acquaintances. And now she has slipped away from us here, and gone on to her eternal home where she will be reunited with her loved ones who have gone before her; into the arms of the One who loves her most; her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Calling hours were from 4 to 8 pm at the Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home, 40 Mac Arthur Blvd. in Bourne on Friday April 1st. A "Celebration of Life" was held at Tabernacle of Praise; 187 Hathaway Rd. in Wareham on Saturday April 2nd at 3pm with a reception that followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can b made to Hope Hospice; 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA. 02601. |
