Elizabeth Ann O'Donnell Bassett (Betty), 90, formerly of Fayetteville, died on January 7, 2008, at home with her family in Manlius, New York

 She was born in Herkimer, N.Y., and resided in Fayetteville since 1963.

 Betty graduated from Herkimer High School and attended Katherine Gibbs in Boston. She lived and worked in Ithaca where she met her husband, Charles H. Bassett. They settled in Syracuse, where he worked for the firm of Hancock, Estabrook, Ryan, Shove and Hust. 

 Betty was a devoted and beloved wife and mother, raising three children. Later she became a proud and caring grandmother, always reminding her family of their Irish heritage and always quick with a humorous and philosophical quip to deal with life's ups and downs.

  During her long life, Betty was a faithful supporter of many charitable organizations, including the Bishop Foery Foundation, Running Strong for American Indian Youth, Eastern Paralyzed Veterans, Boys Town and Francis
House. She was also a founding contributor and member of the Board of Directors of the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation in Owego.

 Betty was predeceased by her husband, Charles H. Bassett, in 1994, and by two brothers, Daniel B. O'Donnell of Albany and the Honorable James P. O'Donnell of Herkimer, as well as a sister, Mabel O'Donnell Lounsberry of Owego.

 She is survived by her three children, J. Thomas Bassett (Silvia de la Garza) of Manlius, Susan B. Doolittle (Jim) of Manlius and Robert Clarke Bassett of Anchorage, Alaska. She is also survived by her brother, Philip D. O'Donnell of Herkimer and by six grandchildren, Marisa, Benjamin, Michael, David and Elena Bassett, and Sarah Doolittle and by numerous nieces and nephews. Betty also leaves behind her beautiful yellow canary, Sunny, who filled her days with joyful song.

  Contributions in Betty's memory may be made to a favorite charity or to the Betty Bassett Beautification Fund, P.O. Box 506, Owego, N.Y. 13827, a fund which honors and perpetuates Betty's love of flowers.