Bassett, Robert William "Bob" Peacefully in the presence of his family, in hospital in Perth on Wednesday November 16th, 2011, Robert Bassett (of Crow Lake and formerly, Ottawa) in his 81st year. Bob was the cherished husband of Elizabeth (Fear) Bassett, loved and respected father of Nichola (Don) Deveau, Nigel Bassett (Kathryn Joppen), Anne Conlon (John Patterson) and Jayne Bassett (Stan Kertesz); grandfather of Sarah, Michael, Jessica and Karyn and brother of Jean (late Don) Williamson and Brian (Elizabeth) Bassett. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Ann (Norman) Crimble, all his family and many friends. Bob was retired from the Engine Lab of the National Research Council, Ottawa following over 30 years of service. Friends and family will gather at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Saturday November 26th, 2011 for a service to celebrate his life at 2:30 P.M. A reception will follow in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Those wishing are asked to consider memorial donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre www.ottawacancer.ca/en/home.aspx Special thanks to Caryn Bohemier and Dr Cripps of the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre.