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- Lived in Saranac, Clinton Co., New York in 1996. Alexander passed down his home to his son John who in turn passed it on to Wayne.
Press Republican, Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Gerard A. ?Jerry? Bassett (Picture included)
Cadyville - Gerard A. "Jerry" Bassett, 70, of Burnt Hill, Cadyville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh on Jan. 30, 1945, the son of Wayne and Veronica (Dwyer) Bassett.
Jerry graduated from Saranac Central School in 1964 and Clinton Community College with an Associates Degree. He served 2 years in the United States Army, including a tour in Vietnam. He began his career with the New York State Department of Corrections in 1968 and retired from Clinton Correctional Facility in April 2001.
He enjoyed working on his farm, raising Hereford beef cattle and going to auctions. He was a life member of the VFW Post 125.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy Bassett; son and daughter-in-law, James "Beaver" and Becky Bassett; granddaughters, Grace Olivia and Paige Anna Bassett; brothers-in-law, Jim (Kathy) Facteau and Reg (Darwyna) Facteau; sister-in-law, Rose Facteau; step-sisters, Michelle Haas and Cindy (Tim) Spencer; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents; brother, Vilas "Sam" Bassett; step-mother, Margaret Bassett; mother and father-in-law, Hilda and Leonard Facteau, Sr.; and brother-in-law, Leonard Facteau, Jr.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at St. James Church, Cadyville with the Rev. Msgr. Lawrence M. Deno, Pastor, celebrating. Military Honors will follow at St. James Church.
Donations in memory of Gerard Bassett may be made to Hospice of the North Country, 358 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901.
Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 643-9055.
To offer an online condolence, share a symbolic gesture, or share a photo in memory of Jerry please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1945 - 2015 (70 years)