Title
Mr.
Last Name
Bassett
First Name
Harry
Middle Name
C.
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Dexter, ME
Date of Birth
1860-06-09
Place of Death
Date of Death
1939-03-11
Publication
The Eastern Gazette 3-16-1939, p.5
Obituary
Harry Bassett Harry C. Bassett passed away Saturday morning, March 11, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Celia A. Page, with whom he had lived for the past seventeen years. Funeral service was conducted at the residence, Monday afternoon by Rev. Kenneth R. Hutchinson of the Universalist church, of which Mr. Bassett was a loyal member. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The deceased was born in Dexter June 9, 1860, the son of Hiram and Susan Butter Bassett. Besides his sister, he is survived by a daughter Miss Hester Bassett of Cambridge, Mass., a son, Stanley Bassett of Auburn and two granddaughters, Theresa and Mildred Bassett also of Auburn, and two nephews, Guy and Harry Flynt, of Massachusetts. Mr. Bassett was an excellent photographer, being for many years located in Lewiston. He has had studios in Skowhegan, Farmington and Dexter, in fact has done work in many Maine towns. He was also skilled in crayon portrait work. He was a true friend, a kind neighbor, had a keen sense of humor, and was always an interesting and enjoyable companion who will be greatly missed in the community.