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- The Eastern Gazette 15 Mar 1939, page 5
Harry Bassett
Harry C. Bassett passed away Saturday morning, March 11, at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Celia A. Page, with whom he had lived for the past
seventeen years. Funeral service was conducted at the residence, Monday
afternoon by Rev. Kenneth R Hutchinson of the Universalist church, of which
Mr. Bassett was a loyal member. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
The deceased was born in Dexter June 9, 1860, the son of Hiram and
Susan Butler Bassett. Besides his sister, he is survived by a daughter Miss
Hester Bassett of Cambridge, Mass., and son, Stanley Bassett of Auburn and two
granddaughters, Theresa and Mildred Bassett also of Auburn, and two nephews,
Guy and Harry Flynt, of Massachusetts.
Mr. Bassett was an excellent photographer, being for many years
located in Lewiston. He has had studios in Skowhegan, Farmington and Dexter,
in fact has done work in many Maine towns. He was also skilled in crayon
portrait work.
He was a true friend, a kind neighbor, had a keen sense of humor, and
was always an interesting and enjoyable companion who will be greatly missed
in the community.
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