Virginia (Bassett) Gracy passed away on January 23, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Woodbury Ct. on August 20, 1931, and was the daughter of the late James G. Bassett and Laura (Griswold) Bassett. Ginny was employed at Southbury Training School for 24 years, teaching piano lessons and working and caring for the residents who live there. She was a member of Pomperaug Grange #185, Waterbury Oratorio Society and South Britian Congregational Church. In her younger years, she was a member of the All State Chorus from Woodbury High 1949 and Girl Scouts.
Ginny is survived by her sister Alma Gray of Blue Hill, Ma and her six daughters; Cynthia and Ken Butler of Waterbury, Deborah and Larry Rodriguez of Vernon, Janet and Bob Giroux of Brunswick Ma., Melissa and Brendan Egan of Dedham, Mass., Jessica Digiavoncarlo of Waterbury and Jennifer Gracy of New Milford. She has 12 loving grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Ginny's many activities included singing for many weddings and funerals, and directing the South Britian Choir for many years. Her handmade baby sweaters and mittens were given as gifts and sold at the church fair. Ginny was a member of many committees at South Britain church, being an active member for over 30 years. She also was an active member of the Hospice group at the Training school.

Memorials: Memorial donations to either South Britain Congregational church, 693 South Britain Rd. Southbury, Ct 06488 or Ability Beyond Disabilty 27 Ridge Rd. Newtown, Ct 06470.

Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: South Britain Congregational Church

Services: Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 at South Britain Congregational Church, Southbury at 11: 00am. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Southbury.

Visitation: Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the Southbury Funeral Home of Munson Lovetere, 235 Main St. North, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.