WAREHAM - Gertrude Marie (Hayes) Bazinet, 96, of Wareham, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center, Fairhaven, MA on Friday, December 2, 2022.

She was born in Wareham and lived there all her life. She graduated from Wareham High School.

Mrs. Bazinet worked as an operator/clerk for Verizon Telephone Company for 50 years before retiring.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and the Telephone Pioneers.

Survivors include her sons Peter Bazinet and wife Laura of Wadesboro, NC, Kevin Bazinet and wife Karen of West Wareham, Michael Bazinet and wife Daisy, of Tooele, Utah, Daniel Bazinet and wife Patricia of Wareham; a brother-in-law, Dr. Frank V. Apicella of Salem, OH; 15 Grandchildren, and numerous Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sharon Bazinet and sisters, Pauline Pfister of Lakeville and Lorraine Apicella of Salem, OH.

Visiting hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 8 at Chapman Funerals and Cremations – WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.

Her funeral will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9 from the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 94 High St., Wareham.

Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Wareham.

Donations may be made to St. Patrick’s Church, 82 High Street, Wareham, MA 02571 or Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center, 389 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719 or to Beacon Hospice, 182 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720.