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- Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory
John E. Bassett Jr.
June 27, 1938 ? April 10, 2026
Brooklyn - John E. Bassett Jr., 87, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away April 10, 2026. He was the loving husband of Patricia M. (Green) Bassett. John was born in Putnam, CT and raised as one of ten children in Canterbury, CT. He knew no happiness like he could find in a hard days work.
John is survived by his wife, Patricia M. (Green) Bassett; his children, Ann Marie (George) Milette and John David (Kandyse) Bassett; grandchildren, Jennifer (Matthew) Nemeth, Jonathan (Kimberly) Milette; and Morgan Bassett; great grandchildren, Arlo Nemeth, Wynton Nemeth, Rylee Milette, and Maren Milette; siblings, Phyllis Coombs, Linda Anderson, Cynthina (Dave) Wildowski, Barbara (Jeff) Bitgood, Sheryl (Steve) Shea; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, John E. Bassett Sr and Ruth E. (Franklin) Bassett; siblings, Lester Bassett, Walter ?Skip? Bassett, Richard Bassett, and Ruth Schaefer.
After graduating from Windham Technical High School, he began his career at Akim Engineering in Willimantic. He was a gifted metal worker, who utilized his skills to make gifts for his future bride and lifelong love, Pat (Petunia as he called her.)
After retiring at Akim, he started the final leg of his career at the family company, Cliff Green and Sons for over thirty years. He retired happy in his seventies after working alongside his family and coworkers who became like family.
On the rare occasion when John wasn?t working, he could be found with his opening crew at George?s Galley, Brooklyn Baker?s Dozen, and Zip?s diner.
His most treasured relationships were with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He spent many hours at sporting events, cheering them on. John?s love was shown through his willingness to always lend a hand to family, friends, and neighbors.
To honor John?s wishes, we will not be having any public services. A private celebration of life will be held for family at a later date.
If you?d like to honor John?s legacy with a donation in his name, the family suggests the Brooklyn Little League, www.brooklynlittleleague.org, or the Colchester Little League, www.cbsl.org.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1938 - 2026 (87 years)
d. 1994 (Age 85 years)