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- The Plaquemines Gazette, Louisiana, Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Benjamin Jacob Bassett
Benjamin Jacob Bassett passed away at 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2017, due to complications from an aggressive form of brain cancer at the age of 31. Ben was born on September 30, 1986 and was a long-time resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. He graduated from Belle Chasse High School in 2004 and relocated to Shreveport years later. Ben had unique characteristics that made him special and loved by many. He was smart, quirky, funny, kind and gentle. Ben enjoyed hunting, cooking and spending time outdoors. He will be remembered for his witty sense of humor and endless supply of science facts and random trivia. He is survived by his father Robert M Bassett, his mother Chrissy Clausen Bassett, his sister Sarah Bassett Bordelon, his brother-inlaw Samuel Lee Bordelon, nephew Carter John Bordelon and niece Juliet Morgan Bordelon. Ben also leaves behind many heartbroken aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, especially his companion Mary Corbelle. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Carter and Charlene Bassett, his maternal grandparents Chris and Anais Clausen, and his cousin John "Teddy" Krieger. Family and friends attended a memorial service on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the OLPH Church in Belle Chasse. A private interment will be held at a later date.
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