Hildegarde S. Bassett Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Hildegarde S. Bassett (Elmira, New York), born in Pittston, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 24, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Hildegarde S. Bassett to pay them a last tribute.
Though Hildegarde may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Hildegarde touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the St. Mary's Church (224 Franklin St, Elmira, NY 14904).
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the Smile Train https://support.smile.org or PO Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231.
