Donald Bassett

Donald L. Bassett, 86, of Bartlett, formerly of Moline for 40 years, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 9:30a.m. until time of mass 10:30a.m. at the Sacred Heart Chapel at Clare Oaks 801 Carillon Drive, Bartlett. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory.

Donald worked for 35 years as an ammunition inspector and in other roles as a civilian government employee. He and his wife retired young and enjoyed traveling in their fifth wheel with friends. They spent more than 20 winters in Arizona, Texas and Florida.

Donald enjoyed traveling, woodworking, and square dancing. He was past president and a dedicated member of the Moline Lions Club.

Beloved husband of Phyllis for 65 years; loving father of Debbie (Joe) Tuccori and Donna (Ron) Comerford; cherished grandfather of Justin (Beth) Strandlund, Ryan (Lauren) Comerford and Dayle Comerford; dear brother of the late Harold, Lawrence and Bernice; many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Dementia Society of America at dementiasocietyofamerica.org or Journeycare Foundation at journeycare.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory Bartlett (630) 289-7575.