90, formerly of Fayetteville, died January 7, 2008, at home with her family in Manlius. She was born in Herkimer, New York, and resided in Fayetteville since 1963. Betty graduated from Herkimer High School and attended Katherine Gibbs in Boston. She lived and worked in Ithaca, New York, 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, New York. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Charles H. Bassett, in 1994; by two brothers, Daniel B. O'Donnell of Albany, New York, and the Honrable 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. The Bassett family would like to thank Betty's friends at the Alterra Wynwood Residence in Manlius who filled her last years with friendship and attentiveness. In accordance with Betty's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at Holy Cross Church in Dewitt, New York, on Friday, January 11, at 9:30 a.m., with burial following