Raymond P. BASS

NEW BEDFORD -- Raymond P. Bass, 91, of New Bedford, formerly of Acushnet, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at the Blaire House of New Bedford after a brief illness. He was the widower of Ruth G. (Messier) Bass. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Simon and Alma (Legere) Bastarache. He lived in New Bedford most of his life and Acushnet for 35 years prior to moving to Blaire House of New Bedford two years ago. He worked as a golf course superintendent at the Mattapoisett Reservation Golf Club until he retired. He previously worked as a maintenance worker/carpenter at Fairhaven Mills. He was a member of the Cape Cod Golf Superintendent Association and a lifetime member of the Mattapoisett Reservation Golf Club. Mr. Bass was recognized as a well known local golfer and was an avid golfer. Survivors include two sons, Peter R. Bass and his wife, Antoinette, of Safety Harbor, Fla., and Paul M. Bass and his wife, Joyce, of Cumberland, R.I.; a brother, Arthur Bastarache of St. Petersburg, Fla.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William Bastarache, Dora Bastarache and Eva McGann. His funeral will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd.