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The Washington Post, 4 January 2023
Leo Joseph Bassett Sr.
Leo Joseph Bassett Sr. of Deale, MD died peacefully December 31, 2022 aged 88. Leo was born June 6, 1934 in Washington, DC to George and Mary Bassett.
Upon graduating high school he attended Corcoran School of the Arts & Design in Washington, DC. In 1957 he was drafted into the Marine Corps where he spent two years as an Illustrator.
Leo's green thumb, eye for design and artistic talents were reflected in his many projects throughout the years.
In Washington, DC he established Colonial Flower and Garden and The Green House. Other of Leo's notable works includes landscape design at Roosevelt Island, The Kennedy Center and The National Zoo's Panda House. Leo's floral and landscape designs were admired by many over the years at Clyde's Restaurants throughout the DC area. In the late 90's Leo ventured into the restaurant business and will be fondly remembered by many in the town of Poolesville as the owner/operator of Bassett's restaurant.
Leo's love for restoring homes kept him very busy both in Poolesville and later after retirement in Deale, MD.
He is survived by his sister Joan Ross; his children Leo Bassett Jr. and partner
Karyn Seymour; daughter Victoria Clyne and husband Ken Clyne; as well as his grandchildren Caroline and Eric and his late-wife Betty's sons Brian and Mark Dawson.
Leo was preceded in death by his daughter Maria Bassett, wife Elizabeth Bassett and brothers George and James Bassett.
The family will be receiving friends at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD, on Thursday, January 5, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside service is private. Leo's final resting place will be with his wife Elizabeth at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. Arrangements were handled by Hilton Funeral Home.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1934 - 2022 (88 years)