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- The Cape Codder, February 5, 2010
Harry W. Bassett
Harry W. Bassett, age 83, of Surrey ME and Citra Fl, passed away at the VA
Hospital in Gainesville, FL on January 23, 2010. Born in Brewster, MA in 1926,
he was a WWII veteran serving his country from 1944 to 1946. He was the
founder and longtime owner/operator of Bassett's Wild Animal Farm in Brewster
till his retirement in 1979. Upon his retirement, he moved to Mariaville, ME
and later to Surry, ME. He also wintered in Citra, FL. In line with his
lifelong interests in all wildlife and the environment, he and his wife
recently donated acreage to the Brewster Land Conservation Trust. He is
survived by his wife of 62 years Olivia (Mello) Bassett, his son Wally and
wife Judy of Citra, FL. plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded
in death by his sisters, Phyllis Lapier, Evelyn Harrold, Marjorie Lee, Gene
Boswell and a brother Winthrop Bassett.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1926 - 2010 (83 years)
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