In Memory of Br. Bassett

Dear STMC Family,

With profound sorrow and the hope of Resurrection, we share the heartbreaking news that Brother Ted Bassett went to his eternal rest early Friday morning, May 22.

For more than six decades, Brother Bassett devoted his life to the STMC community. Brother Bassett was the heart of our community. Generations of students, families, staff, and alumni have been shaped by his unwavering faith, his quiet wisdom, his joyful spirit, and his steadfast commitment to serving STMC and the Christian Brothers. Through his vocation, Brother Bassett embodied Christ’s call to love generously, to serve humbly, and to walk faithfully alongside others.

Brother Bassett possessed the rare gift of making each person feel known, valued, seen, and loved. Whether offering words of encouragement in moments of struggle, celebrating the successes of others, standing faithfully in prayer, or simply greeting students with warmth and kindness, Brother Bassett reminded us daily of God’s presence within us and among us.

He devoted his life to our shared STMC community. Brother Bassett’s legacy is the countless lives he transformed, hearts that he inspired, and faith that he strengthened. The halls of our school, our traditions, and our shared story bear the indelible imprint of Brother Basset’s life and love.

Today our community grieves deeply. We grieve the loss of a beloved Brother, colleague, mentor, and friend. Yet as Catholics, we grieve with hope. We entrust Brother Bassett into the loving embrace of our Lord, trusting in Christ’s promise: “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” (John 11:25)

Information pertaining to Brother Bassett’s funeral mass and prayer services will be shared in the coming days.

St. Thomas More, pray for us.
Blessed Edmund Rice, pray for us.
Live, Jesus, In Our Hearts, Forever!