John William Bassett, Jr.

1946 - 2026  (79 years)

• Name	John William Bassett
  Suffix	Jr.
  Birth	26 Nov 1946	Rutland, Vermont
  Gender	Male
  Death	29 Jun 2026
  Notes	Vermont Funeral Home Notices and Obituaries, Friday, 3 July 2026 John William Bassett Jr. John William Bassett Jr., 79, of Rutland, passed away at Rutland Regional Medical Center on June 29, 2026. He was born in Rutland, Vermont, on November 26, 1946, to John and Dorothy (Hesse) Bassett Sr. John proudly served?? in the United States Navy for four years, including two years of active duty in Vietnam, where he received the Vietnam Service Medal with a bronze service star. John may be remembered by many from the show Chasing Tail, a hunting show that aired on The History Channel in 2013. He was affectionately called the ?Yoda? of deer camp by his co-stars and was known as the best tracker of the group. When the weather kept him indoors, John could often be found playing cards or chess. John is survived by his sons, Jonah Bassett, Jay Bassett, and Jesse Bassett; his brother, Jim Bassett; his grandson, Jonah Bassett Jr.; his niece, Nichole Bassett; and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Bassett, and his brother, Jack Bassett. Visiting hours will be held at Clifford Funeral Home on July 18, 2026 beginning at 12:00pm and concluding with military honors provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard at 2:00p.m.
  Person ID	I19503	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	5 Jul 2026

  
  

  Father	John William Bassett,   b. 3 Feb 1912, Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont d. 17 Mar 1985, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Dorothy Hesse,   b. 25 May 1920, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont d. 14 Feb 1994, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont (Age 73 years)
  Marriage	22 Dec 1945	Rutland County, Vermont
  Family ID	F07675	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart