from the December 28, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle
Grafton, NH–Katie Lynn Bassett, 11, died late Thursday, December 15th at her home in Grafton as a result of a house fire. She was born in Frankfort, Germany on June 26,1983 the daughter of Clayton Bassett and Paula (Thomas) Webster. She moved from Germany to California and has lived in Grafton since 1985. Katie was in the sixth grade at Indian River School in West Canaan. She liked horses and especially loved her rabbits. She also liked playing video games. She sang in the Indian River School chorus and played the flute in the band.
Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Monday evening from 5-8 p.m. and a graveside service was held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton with the Rev. Thomas Warner officiating. A memorial fund has been established in her memory.
Survivors include: her father, Clayton Bassett from San Bruno, CA; her mother, Paula Webster of Grafton; a step-father, Jack Webster of Grafton; a step-mother, Barbara Bassett from San Bruno, CA; a brother, Kyle Webster of Grafton; a step-sister, Danielle Culver of San Bruno, CA; maternal grandparents, Joe & Ellie Thomas formerly of Grafton; a paternal grandmother, June Barrington of Grafton; Godparents Wes and Carole Bassett of San Bruno, CA; several aunts, uncles and cousins.