Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Health Sciences North on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Della (Carmichael) Jennings. Loving father of Maureen Hosie (Rick), Sharon Jennings Romain, Susan Capstick (Ron), Bill Evans (Gaetanne), Geraldine Attwood (Mick), Gilbert Evans (Deb), Laurie-Anne Gatien (Rene) and Shelley Evans Rintala. Cherished grandfather of Cori-Lynn Lemaitre (Eric), Karen Weir (Jay), Jason Haddow (Kara), Brad Romain (Allie), Scott Fabris (Carolyn), Deena Head (Ryan), Jesse Latimer, Breanne Gatien, Eric Gatien (Nicole), Michael Evans, Andrea Carre (Matt), Dustin Evans, Amanda Van DenDresen (Jon), Chrystal Evans-Anderson (Nickolas) and Laura Evans (Evan) and great-grandfather of 10 . Loving son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Gannon) Jennings. Dear brother of Gerald, Arline, Josie, Shirley and predeceased by siblings Jack, Rita, Milly and Beulah. Sadly missed by his special friend Victoria. He was a talented musician and an avid outdoorsman who lived life to the fullest. A Memorial Mass for Basil will be Celebrated at St. Stanislaus Church, 78 Balsam Street, Copper Cliff on Saturday January 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends are then invited to the Royal Canadian Legion, 1553 Weller St, Sudbury for a Celebration of Life commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Basil. My mother Simone White who is 92 and still living and my father Gus White, deceased were neighbors to the Jennings family in Lively til we moved away June 1960. My brother, Terry went to school with Maureen and I played with Sharon,Susan and Geraldine. We were also neighbors at the cottage near Webbwood. We have fond memories of the family. We send our love, thoughts and prayers. The Whites.
January 17, 2016
Uncle Basil was always so much fun to see on vacation from just hanging out in his garage listening to some historical tale to seeing him practice a song on his guitar for an upcoming gig at the Eagles Lodge. He lived life to the fullest and never had a huge list of regrets like most of us burden ourselves with. He will be missed but hard to forget much love and respect your nephew Jeff Benedict son of Shirley Jennings
January 16, 2016
My heart goes out to all the girls and Bill and Gibby! Basil will be missed!
He is at peace with Della at his side again! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to all the family from Uncle Jim and Aunt Bernice.
January 15, 2016
We’ll be thinking of you and your family tomorrow Maureen and keeping you in our prayers. Ray & Nancy
January 15, 2016
Sharon: I am so sorry about your Dad’s passing……I hope you have comfort now knowing he is at peace and rest.
January 15, 2016
Susan, Scott and Deena,
We send our condolences and love. You are in our thoughts.
xo
Jenn & Kristina
January 15, 2016
I worked with Shelley and she always spoke so highly about her father and even though I never met her father I can see he must have been a man of great strength and integrity as Shelley emulated those family values. For some life moments there are no words to express sorrow but what the heart grieves over what it has lost, know that their spirit rejoices over what family legacy it leaves behind. Deepest sympathies to Shelley and family over their loss, but may you find comfort knowing he is a peace.
January 15, 2016
Shelley and Jesse , I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you. He is now at peace and flying high with the Angels.
Brenda Ross
January 15, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We will keep Uncle Basil in our hearts. Remembering his kind and gentle spirit and welcoming smile. Love Greg, Kathy and Joanna.
January 15, 2016
With Christ at his side, Basil has journeyed his life and now he is an angel looking down on all those he loves. He is not gone, he is only waiting until he will meet you again. His prayers have been answered and he is at peace.
All those who loved him and everyone who has ever met and known him, will share their grief.
We have lost a great soul, father, grandfather, great grandfather friend and musician.
Be still, your heart will heal……in time.
Our condolences to the family.
January 14, 2016
Dear Shelley and Jesse, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My love and prayers go out to you. Love, Mary and Reg
January 14, 2016