Vivian "Dee" Bassett

Vivian B. “Dee” (Cardoza) Bassett, age 86, a longtime resident of Taunton, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her home in Taunton. She was the devoted and loving wife for 46 years to Donald Bassett.

Born in Bristol, RI, Dee was the second of six children born to the late Joseph B. Cardoza and Marguerite (Botelho) Horta. She grew up in Berkley and attended Taunton High School.

A woman with a great work ethic, Dee, along with her husband, Don, was an Owner/Operator of Don Dee News. With their office located on Winthrop Street in Taunton, Don and Dee worked with many publication and media companies in distributing their printed papers to the City of Taunton residents.

In her spare time, Dee had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. She had a knack for creativity and loved to make crafts. She had a special place in her heart for all animals, especially her horses. She liked to be in nature and enjoyed bird watching. Dee took great pride in providing a safe and comfortable home to all, especially during the holiday season, where she loved hosting family gatherings for all to be together. Above all, Dee cherished the time spent and memories made with her dear family.

In addition to her husband, Dee is survived by her caring and devoted daughter Doreen Curran and her husband Peter; her grandchildren: Robert Martin III, Jessica Wheaton and her husband Don and Kelsey Borges and her partner Michelle May; her great-grandchildren: Trenton Martin, Lex Wheaton, and Willow Wheaton; her sisters: Johann Mueda and Marjorie Matthews; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Dee is preceded in passing by her late sons: Robert Martin, Jr. and Brian Martin; her granddaughter: Amanda Martin; and her siblings: Barbara “Bunny” McCarthy, Yvonne Thibeault, and Joseph “Butch” Cardoza.

Services for Dee will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dee’s memory may be made to the Taunton Animal Shelter, 821 W Water Street, Taunton, MA 02780.

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