It is with great sadness we advise the passing of Blaine Bassett. Blaine passed away peacefully on May 29th in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.
Blaine was born on February 17th, 1949, in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba—a place he loved and cherished throughout his life. He was raised alongside his two sisters, Pat and Sharon, by his parents, Katherine Dunston and Kenneth Bassett. His values, principles, and way of life were deeply shaped by the close bond he shared with his Grandma and Grandpa Bassett.
He leaves behind his beloved partner Connie, and his children: Sherrie (Brent), Jason (Rena), Mike (Joanne), Matt (Hannah), Jennifer (Lee), and Justin (Brandee). Blaine was a proud grandfather to twenty-two grandchildren: Melissa, Johnathon, Jacob, Jesse, Dakota, Samantha Jordyn, Madison, Brandon, Katie, Isabella, Chloe, Abby, Clarissa, David, Elizabeth, Addison, Luke, Jackson, Hudson, Dominic, and Isla – and a great-grandfather to nine: Ashton, Emma, Eli, Marley, Leigha Loretta Liam Lincoln Lucas who filled his heart with joy.
If you ever met Blaine—even for a moment in a grocery store—you likely heard a story about his family. He loved to talk about them, and he loved them deeply.
Blaine took great pride in his work and dedicated 29 years to Winnipeg Transit, where he served as a supervisor until his retirement. Never one to sit still, he continued his career with Bayview Construction as a Heavy Equipment Operator for another 14 years. However, those closest to him knew that Blaine’s true joy came from helping others. Blaine would never go anywhere empty handed or let you leave empty handed. Whether it was cooking meals he wouldn’t eat himself just to see someone smile, turning stones into handmade jewelry, spending endless hours woodworking, or clearing snow with his tractor to make skating rinks and snow hills for his grandkids— Blaine was very happy to generously and graciously lend a hand- without ever expecting anything in return.
With his loved ones, he often enjoyed going out, whether it was stopping by a local drive-in for dinner, going fishing or berry picking Blaine always wanted to spend time with the ones he loved.
Blaine was a cowboy at heart and was known for his signature style: a cowboy hat, plaid button-up shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots. A man who cherished his horses, tractors, and any piece of equipment that could turn into an adventure for the people he loved.
To his family and friends, Blaine leaves along a message, “Always be honest, straightforward, and all be there for each other”.
Blaine’s legacy lives on in the stories he told, the hands-on projects he created, and the countless lives he touched.
The cowboy will always watch over those he loved.
Blaine’s Public Celebration of life will be held at his Brunkild farmhouse, 41066 Allinson Rd 10w, on June 21st at 3:00 pm for a true picnic style Bassett get together. Please feel free to join the family to share memories, stories, and laughter of the times you shared.
Blaine was born on February 17th, 1949, in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba—a place he loved and cherished throughout his life. He was raised alongside his two sisters, Pat and Sharon, by his parents, Katherine Dunston and Kenneth Bassett. His values, principles, and way of life were deeply shaped by the close bond he shared with his Grandma and Grandpa Bassett.
He leaves behind his beloved partner Connie, and his children: Sherrie (Brent), Jason (Rena), Mike (Joanne), Matt (Hannah), Jennifer (Lee), and Justin (Brandee). Blaine was a proud grandfather to twenty-two grandchildren: Melissa, Johnathon, Jacob, Jesse, Dakota, Samantha Jordyn, Madison, Brandon, Katie, Isabella, Chloe, Abby, Clarissa, David, Elizabeth, Addison, Luke, Jackson, Hudson, Dominic, and Isla – and a great-grandfather to nine: Ashton, Emma, Eli, Marley, Leigha Loretta Liam Lincoln Lucas who filled his heart with joy.
If you ever met Blaine—even for a moment in a grocery store—you likely heard a story about his family. He loved to talk about them, and he loved them deeply.
Blaine took great pride in his work and dedicated 29 years to Winnipeg Transit, where he served as a supervisor until his retirement. Never one to sit still, he continued his career with Bayview Construction as a Heavy Equipment Operator for another 14 years. However, those closest to him knew that Blaine’s true joy came from helping others. Blaine would never go anywhere empty handed or let you leave empty handed. Whether it was cooking meals he wouldn’t eat himself just to see someone smile, turning stones into handmade jewelry, spending endless hours woodworking, or clearing snow with his tractor to make skating rinks and snow hills for his grandkids— Blaine was very happy to generously and graciously lend a hand- without ever expecting anything in return.
With his loved ones, he often enjoyed going out, whether it was stopping by a local drive-in for dinner, going fishing or berry picking Blaine always wanted to spend time with the ones he loved.
Blaine was a cowboy at heart and was known for his signature style: a cowboy hat, plaid button-up shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots. A man who cherished his horses, tractors, and any piece of equipment that could turn into an adventure for the people he loved.
To his family and friends, Blaine leaves along a message, “Always be honest, straightforward, and all be there for each other”.
Blaine’s legacy lives on in the stories he told, the hands-on projects he created, and the countless lives he touched.
The cowboy will always watch over those he loved.
Blaine’s Public Celebration of life will be held at his Brunkild farmhouse, 41066 Allinson Rd 10w, on June 21st at 3:00 pm for a true picnic style Bassett get together. Please feel free to join the family to share memories, stories, and laughter of the times you shared.