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- Times-Picayune, April 24, 1949
Bassett-Fleming
Mrs. Edmund Daniel Fleming announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Laurenall Claire Fleming, to Mr. Aubrey Jefferson Bassett Jr., son of Col. and Mrs. Aubrey J. Bassett of Bradenton, Fla.
Miss Fleming, whose mother is the former Miss Delphine Mire of this city, is a graduate of Dominican college, where she was a member of Delta Kappa Phi Sorority.
Mr. Bassett attended Mercer college in Macon, Ga., Virginia Military Institute and was graduated from the Georgia School of Technology. He is doing graduate work at the University of Florida. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity and during the late war served as an ensign in the Navy. His mother was formerly Miss Katherine Morrissey of St. Louis, Mo.
The wedding will be celebrated in June.
Advocate, August 31, 1952
Col. and Mrs. Aubrey J. Bassett of Bradenton, Fla., have arrived by plane from St. Louis, Mo., for a visit with their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Bassett Jr. on George St.
The Advertiser, Louisiana, September 3, 2012
Aubrey Jefferson Bassett Jr. (1926-2012) (Picture included)
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial in Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel for Aubrey Jefferson Bassett, Jr., who passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the age of 86. Aubrey was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 30, 1926 to Colonel Aubrey Jefferson and Katherine Morrissey Bassett. He was a HAM operator at the age of twelve, a champion skeet shooter at the age of 13 and a heavyweight champion wrestler at Georgia Tech. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the age of eighteen and was commissioned as an ensign. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Master of Science degree in engineering. He worked as a Geophysicist at Shell Oil for forty-one years, in charge of marine seismic data acquisition for Shell Offshore and project manager for design and construction of the research vessel Shell America, the largest and most advanced data acquisition vessel of its time. He received credits from Texas A & M, M.I.T. and San Diego State. Mr. Bassett was President of the Southeastern Geophysical Society and was inducted into the Geophysical Hall of Fame in Galveston, Texas. Mr. Bassett lived in New Orleans following his retirement and was a devoted volunteer at the Aquarium of Americas in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina blew Aubrey and Toby to Lafayette, which turned out to be a blessing as his children and grandchildren all lived nearby. His favorite past-time was being with family. He enjoyed a special connection with all of the family dogs, who instinctively were attracted to his kindness and expert ear rubs. Aubrey loved his many trips with Toby and was grateful for the opportunity to visit places all over the world. In 2011, Toby encouraged Aubrey to make what would be his final cruise to Barcelona, Spain and ports nearby. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Laurenell (Toby) Fleming Bassett; his daughters, Kathy Bassett Hardy and her husband, Charlie of Lafayette, LA., Liz Bassett Parker and her husband, Tony of Lafayette; and one son, Jeffrey M. Bassett and his wife, Cecette Smith Bassett of Opelousas. He also leaves to cherish his memory his beloved grandchildren, Justin Hardy, Ashley Hardy Caruthers, Laura Bassett, Taylor Bassett, Scott Bassett, Braden Parker and Nicole Parker; and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first great grandchild. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Tracy Montcalm; and son, David Bassett. Pallbearers will be Charles Hardy, Tony Parker, Justin Hardy, Taylor Bassett, Scott Bassett and Braden Parker. Visitation will be at Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE Location on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Lakelawn Funeral Home in Metairie from 11:00 AM until time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA. 70506, St. Pius School, 200 East Bayou Parkway, Lafayette, LA. 70508, or to the charity of your choice <http://media2.legacy.com/adlink/5306/1483375/0/3380/AdId=1862389;BnId=1;itime=768339717;ku=1362703;key=COYCAHA;nodecode=yes;link=http:/www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvertiser/condolences-charities.aspx?keyword=coycaha&pid=159618941> . View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com <http://www.mourning.com/> Martin & Castille - SOUTHSIDE, 600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, LA. 70508. 337-984-2811
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1926 - 2012 (86 years)