Bathurst - Basil Densmore Black, 65, of St. Peter Ave., Bathurst, died Tuesday (July 10, 2004) at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, after a battle with cancer. Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Jarvis Boyd and Mary Anne (Sargent) Black. He worked for W. J. Kent & Co., Propane and Propane repair and later with Atlantic Rentals. Besides his wife, the former Marie Brideau, he is survived by: One son: Basil Black Jr. of Vancouver, BC One daughter: Donna Lee Black of Pammure, PEI One sister: Betty Scott (Haines) of Big River Five Grandchildren Two Step-sons: Peter Brideau (Carol) of Bathurst John Brideau (Sandy) of Quebec, Que. Four step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The body rested at Elhatton's Funeral Home, Bathurst. Funeral Service was held on Thursday afternoon (August 12, 2004) at 2 p.m. from the First United Church, St. Patrick St., Bathurst. Burial was in the United Cemetery, St. Anne St. www.elhatton.com For anyone wishing to send tokens of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a favorite charity.