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- The Palmetto Mortuary
Charles Bassett, Greenville, South Carolina
January 21, 2023
Charles ?David? Bassett, 87, beloved husband of Mary McDavitt Bassett, passed away Saturday, January 21 st, 2023 in Simpsonville, SC. He was born in Peekskill, New York.
He graduated college from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute before serving as a lieutenant in the United States Army. Dave then began working as an engineer throughout his career. He started his working career as a mechanical engineer for Babcock and Wilcock in Barberton, Ohio. He also worked for Chas. T. Main in Boston, MA, Daniel International in Greenville, SC, CRS Sirrine in Greenville, SC and finally CBI in Chicago, IL. Throughout his engineering career, Dave served on university advisory boards at Clemson University, N.C. State University and the University of Maine.
Dave was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie J. Foulkes.
In addition to his loving wife of 65 years Mary, he is survived by four sons: Scott Bassett of Exeter, NH, John and Peggy Bassett of Simpsonville, SC, Chris Bassett of NYC, NY, Mark and Christie Bassett of Midlothian, VA. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Dave enjoyed being outdoors whether hunting, fishing or boating. He especially enjoyed being on Lake Keowee with his family and friends.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Putnam County Courier
Carmel, New York
Thursday Afternoon, January 2, 1958
Lt. Charles Bassett Weds Miss McDavitt
On Sunday, December 22 in Massachusetts
Couple Married in Old North Congregational Church,
Marblehead, to Live in Jersey
On Sunday, December 22, 1957, Miss Mary Elizabeth McDavitt, daughter of Mrs. John A. McDavitt and the late Mr. McDavitt, was married to Lt. Charles David Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton L. Bassett, of Baldwin Place. The ceremony took place in the old North Congregational church in Marblehead, Massachusetts. A reception followed at the home of the bride.
Miss Deborah Hatch of Marblehead was maid of honor and John G. Foulkes, Jr. of Yorktown Heights, brother-in-law of the bridegroom was best man.
Mrs. Bassett is a graduate of Marblehead High school class of 1955, and attended Russell Sage college of Nursing. Lt. Bassett is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, class of 1957. He is serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.
Lt. and Mrs. Bassett will make their home in West End, New Jersey.
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1936 - 2023 (87 years)