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Amelia (Dolly) Hassett
October 12, 1924 - August 18, 2023
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Amelia (Dolly) Hassett was born Oct 12 1924 in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland to Michael and Annie O’Neil. Dolly was number 13 of 14 children and when she was born her brother thought she looked like a doll resulting in the name of ‘Dolly’. When Dolly was about 18 she started working in Tipperary where she met Thomas Hassett, who was farming with his brother. Tom wanted to immigrate to New Zealand but the long wait for a boat caused them to decide to immigrate to Canada instead. Dad came first in 1947 and soon found a job in the mill at Powell River. Mom followed in Oct of 1948 arriving by train to Vancouver, where they were married on Oct 12. They soon settled into married life in Powell River where they raised their six sons. They made sure that their home was full of love and happiness.
After Dad’s sudden passing April 13th 1978, Mom adapted to life as a relatively young widow. In April 1982 death struck our home again when youngest son Tommy was killed in a car accident. Still mom carried on; living in the family home that her husband had built and where she had raised her children. Mom always had an open door and when we moved away, our friends were always welcome home with us. Through the years her home was always a central part of family gatherings where her gravy, pails of butter tarts and apple pie were the stars of every occasion. Mom loved her soaps, playing bingo and darts and her daily walks that she continued until the age of 95. Dolly stayed in the family home until her recent admission to Powell River General Hospital.
Dolly passed away Aug 18th 2023 in Evergreen Extended Care in Powell River after a short stay. Dolly is survived by her son’s, John (Iris), Michael, Joe (Rita), James (Lois) and Mark (Monica) as well as 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Tom and son Tommy (19) as well as her parents and 13 siblings.
Mom leaves us with many good memories. She was a great mom and we owe so much to her. She will be missed by us all.
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From: Don and Nancy Bidewell
Relation: a friend of Michael, James and Lois
Our condolences to the Hassett Family in the loss of your Mother! What a dear happy soul your mother looks to be! Someone we would have loved to have met!
From: Coleen Farrell
Special thoughts to all the Hassett families and extended families in the loss of someone so special to you! Sending heartfelt sympathy.
From: Brent & Donna Close & family
Relation: Friend
Thinking of all you dear family members in this loss of your mom, grandma, great grandma & friend. Wishing you comfort in this time of loss.
From: Elizabeth Ellen Williams
Relation: 1st cousin of Dolly's late husband, Tom
My sincere codolences to all the family.
I will always fondly remember the Christmas I spent with Dolly and family back in the 80s. She was a lovely lady and her apple pie was unbeatable!
My love to all the family
Liz (Ellen) Williams
From: Doris Smyth
Relation: Cousins wife.
To the Hassett family on the passing of your dear mum. Thoughts are with you all today. Please accept deepest sympathy from the Smyth family in Ireland. Doris.
From: Hazel Kingston
Relation: Cousin
Our heartfelt sympathies to Michael, John, Joe, Mark and James.
Our thoughts are with you all today. It was lovely to meet your Mum when we visited Powell River in 2001.
From: Linda Ogden
Relation: friend
Thinking of you all as you say goodbye to Dolly.
I remember and am thankful for her tender care for us during days in Powell River.
From: Betty Petersen
Relation: Friend
It was special to be with you in the service today online. Memories flooded back of your mom’s warm welcome to me into her home …. the cups of tea we had together … her spontaneous laugh. Thinking of you in your great loss. She was a true mother. A privilege to have known her.
From: Pat Letkemann (nee Wheaton)
Relation: Friend
My condolences and love to the Hassett family.
Our families go back many years. It was a privilege to attend Dolly’s service via zoom.
From: Bryn and Cayla Politylo
What a wonderful example of a caring Mother, Grandmother and friend Dolly was. It’s hard to say good-bye to a loved one no matter what age but we know you will find the comfort needed to help through this time. Our hearts are with you.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
August 28, 2023
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Stubberfield Funeral Home
7221 Duncan Street
Powell River, BC V8A 1W4
Reception to follow the graveside service at the Cranberry Seniors Centre.
Live steam of the service will be available. Click the Live Service tab on the main page about five minutes prior to the service.
7221 Duncan Street
Powell River, BC V8A 1W4
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