Obituary for Charles Bassett
Charles “David” Bassett, 87, beloved husband of Mary McDavitt Bassett, passed away Saturday, January 21 st, 2023 in Simpsonville, SC. He was born in Peekskill, New York.
He graduated college from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute before serving as a lieutenant in the United States Army. Dave then began working as an engineer throughout his career. He started his working career as a mechanical engineer for Babcock and Wilcock in Barberton, Ohio. He also worked for Chas. T. Main in Boston, MA, Daniel International in Greenville, SC, CRS Sirrine in Greenville, SC and finally CBI in Chicago, IL. Throughout his engineering career, Dave served on university advisory boards at Clemson University, N.C. State University and the University of Maine.
Dave was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie J. Foulkes.
In addition to his loving wife of 65 years Mary, he is survived by four sons: Scott Bassett of Exeter, NH, John and Peggy Bassett of Simpsonville, SC, Chris Bassett of NYC, NY, Mark and Christie Bassett of Midlothian, VA. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Dave enjoyed being outdoors whether hunting, fishing or boating. He especially enjoyed being on Lake Keowee with his family and friends.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
He graduated college from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute before serving as a lieutenant in the United States Army. Dave then began working as an engineer throughout his career. He started his working career as a mechanical engineer for Babcock and Wilcock in Barberton, Ohio. He also worked for Chas. T. Main in Boston, MA, Daniel International in Greenville, SC, CRS Sirrine in Greenville, SC and finally CBI in Chicago, IL. Throughout his engineering career, Dave served on university advisory boards at Clemson University, N.C. State University and the University of Maine.
Dave was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie J. Foulkes.
In addition to his loving wife of 65 years Mary, he is survived by four sons: Scott Bassett of Exeter, NH, John and Peggy Bassett of Simpsonville, SC, Chris Bassett of NYC, NY, Mark and Christie Bassett of Midlothian, VA. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Dave enjoyed being outdoors whether hunting, fishing or boating. He especially enjoyed being on Lake Keowee with his family and friends.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.