Basil J. Minott

Basil J. Minott, 92, of Aurora, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the comfort of his home.  He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on November 16, 1930 to the late George and Ina Minott.

Basil was employed as a watch maker for the Omega Watch Company in New York City for 30 years.  He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed Jazz and Classical music.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Christopher Minott; sister Theresa DaCosta and brothers, George and Patrick Minott.

Basil leaves his loving wife of 71 years Madge Minott; son and daughter-in-law Howard and Melodie Minott; grandson Andrew (Alpa) Minott; nieces, Patricia (Emerson), Marjorie, Frances and Donna; nephew Patrick (DonnaLee), nephew David, nephew Stephen; niece Sherry (Oliver) and many great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12:00PM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in his name, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

Services in Care of Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.