Muggs Bass Obituary

[Marie LaFreniere]

Today we celebrate the life of Mary Margaret Isabelle Bass, loving wife,
mother, god-mother, aunt and friend to many. She went to be with the
Lord March 11, 2016. Known by most as Muggs Bass, she was the daughter
of Frank and Nellie Oâ??Donnell and sister to Charlie, Richie, Ronnie,
Beverly and Carol-Ann. She is survived by her loving husband Bob Bass to
whom she was married for 48 years, four children, 10 grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren; in addition to her sisters and spouses Bev and
Gary Cantwell, Carol and Doug Bunting, and brother, Richie. Doug and
Gary weâ??re known to poke fun with Muggs often and each claims to be the
favorite brother-in-law. The family declined to comment in regards to
the claim. Were we to mention all of her nieces, nephews, God-children
(Brenda Vistain, Colleen Sellers, Amy Uhll and Pam Grasskmick), cousins
and friends, weâ??d have to add additional pages. Suffice it to say she
was loved by more than many. She will be most remembered for her great
Catholic faith in Jesus Christ. She sang and prayed for countless people
during the hours of 3-4AM. She was also known to hold vigils by
candlelight with her sisters, daughter-in-law and nieces before heading
to town.

She desired to share this anonymous Irish Blessing:

â??I wish you not a path devoid of clouds, nor a life on a bed of roses.
Not that you might never need regret, nor that you should never feel
pain, No, that is not my wish for you.

My wish for you is: That you might be brave in times of trial, When
others lay crosses upon your shoulders. When mountains must be climbed,
And chasms are to be crossed, When hope can scarce shine through. That
every gift God gave you might grow along with you. And let you give your
gift of joy to all who care for you.

That you may always have a friend who is worth that name. Whom you can
trust, And who helps you in times of sadness, Who will defy the storms
of daily life at your side.

One more wish I have for you: That in every hour of joy and pain you may
feel God close to you. This is my wish for you and for all who care for
you, Now and forever.â?￾

And Muggs put this final touch on the blessing: â??Now go hit the Pub and
get over it.â?￾

Vigil Service will be from 6-7pm, Friday, May 13, at Holy Cross Catholic
Church on Beaver Island. Funeral Mass will be 11am, Saturday, May 14,
at Holy Cross Church.

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