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John Wesley Bassett

Male 1935 - 2016  (81 years)


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  • Name John Wesley Bassett 
    Born 18 Oct 1935  Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 20 Nov 2016 
    Notes 
    • Dyer-Lake Funeral Home
      John Wesley Bassett
      October 18, 1935 ? November 20, 2016

      John Wesley Bassett, 81, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Attleboro, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy Jane (Fredette) Bassett.

      Born on October 18, 1935 in Central Falls, RI, he was the son of the late William Bassett and the late Attara (Craven) Bassett.

      John was a graduate of Attleboro High School and proudly and honorably served our country as a member of the United States Marines.

      A resident of Attleboro until this past year, John treasured spending time with family and his cherished grandchildren. He loved boating, and was an ardent Patriots fan who also enjoyed NASCAR.

      He is survived by his children: Sheila A. Bassett of Jacksonville, FL; James P. Bassett and his wife, Linda Bassett; John Richard Bassett and his wife, Tyna Bassett; and Heather L. (Bassett) Labor and her husband, Mario A. Labor, all of Attleboro, MA. He leaves eight grandchildren: Kendra, Benjamin, Christopher, Kevin, Gregory, John, Dillon, and Zachary; two great-grandchildren: Autumn and Luke; his beloved family friend, Sammi Wortman of Jacksonville, FL; and many dear friends.

      Friends and family are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Visitation with Veteran's Honors on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. ? 5:00 p.m. in the ?Memorial Chapel? of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home ? the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.

      Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Service immediately following visitation at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016 in the ?Memorial Chapel? of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.

      Children?s room is available during Visitation and the Memorial Service.

      Those in need of a local ride to the visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such complimentary transportation.

      Private burial will take place in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA, at which time John will be laid to rest alongside his late wife.

      For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

      Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.
    Person ID I23723  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 19 Apr 2024 

    Father William Wesley Bassett,   b. 31 Mar 1908, East Greenwich, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Deceased 
    Mother Attara Craven,   d. UNKNOWN 
    Married Aft 1926 
    Family ID F07411  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nancy Jane Fredette,   b. 26 Mar 1935, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 May 2012, Sturdy Memorial Hospital Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Children 
     1. Sheila Bassett
     2. James P. Bassett
     3. John Richard Bassett
     4. Heather L. Bassett
    Last Modified 25 Jul 2017 
    Family ID F11780  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart