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George Bassett Obituary
Born June 5, 1925, in East Providence, he was the son of the late George E. and Harriet Alice (Talbot) Bassett. Mr. Bassett was a WWII veteran serving with the US Army Air Corps.
He will be remembered for living life with a thirst for knowledge, and his diverse interests of art, reading, computers, fishing, whitewater rafting and hot air ballooning.
He is survived by his children, Cheryl A. Pimental and her husband Dennis of Johnston, Richard D. Bassett and his wife Claudette of Riverside, and Deborah E. Bassett and her husband Steven Thomas of Woodstock, VT; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and his sister, Janice Kapp of North Port, FL.
A memorial service will begin Wednesday at 11am at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 10 Turner Ave., Riverside. Calling hours will be Tuesday 5-8pm in the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are respectfully requested to the Rhode Island SPCA, 186 Amaral St., Riverside, RI 02915. www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for George Bassett
Gina Estrada
September 25, 2008
Evergreen Health Care Facility, CNA, 1st floor
Kerri Gambardella, RN
September 22, 2008
To all Mr. Bassett's family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies. It was a great honor to meet and get to know this wonderful man, it was a privlidge to take care of him. I will always think of him when I see the light house light shining, to keep the ships coming home safe. He is now home, and safe. The bright light will be the smile in his eyes, and on his face while speaking of all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you.
"Chief" & Rita Pompei
September 17, 2008
Grampa,
We have cried 1000 oceans for you and we would cry 1000 more, if that's what it would take to sail you home.
David Surgan
September 16, 2008
Deb and Steve:
Our condolences at this sorrowful time.
David & Sandra Surgan
Karen,Griz, Kimberly & Christopher Rossi
September 16, 2008
Richard,
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal.
With Deepest Sympathy
Love,
Ken & Diane Ford
September 16, 2008
Cheryl,
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Your father had a zest for life and will be missed by all that loved him. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Cheryl Pimental
September 15, 2008
Who was this man who taught me to never classify anyone by race, color or creed;
Who taught me not to judge and to first put myself in the other man’s shoes;
Who taught me right from wrong by his example;
Who was this man who taught me to be tender, kind and true;
To love my country and fellow man; to be devoted to my family; to be hard working and to take pride in what I do.
Who was this man?
This man was my father.
I so love you, Dad, and will sorely miss our Sunday mornings together.
Gerry & Bobby Dion
September 15, 2008
Cheryl,our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.
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