Earl Bassett, 53, of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 17 with his loving family by his side. He was born on Jan. 25, 1961 in Bethlehem, Penn., the son of the late Earle and Josephine (Company) Bassett. Earl grew up in Nazareth and Newburg, Penn. and was a graduate of Nazareth High School class of 1978. After high school he joined the U.S. Marines and served in a reserve role until 1984. He married the love of his life Melanie in 1986 and the two would begin their family.
Earl had a passion for cars and it was this passion that led him into the field of auto body repair. He worked at Dotta Auto Sales Car Dealership as an auto technician for 17 years before moving to Maine in 1998 to pursue his dream and open an auto body shop. He ran the “Body Shop in Maine” until he was unable to do so anymore due to his illness.
Earl was a true outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish, in fact he asked to be taken out and sat up under a tree the week before his passing. He always wanted to keep himself busy and was always working around the house or the shop. In the summer time he could be found splitting wood and stacking it making sure he was always prepared for the winter.
Earl was creative and enjoyed showing off this side of himself with his woodworking. He was a caring individual and would give you the shirt off his back. He was quick-witted and had a fantastic sense of humor that will be missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Melanie Bassett of Wiscasset; son, Sam Bassett of Wiscasset; daughter, Nicole Blackman and husband Blaine of Edgecomb; and grandson, Gabe Bartley of Edgecomb.
There will be a private gathering to honor Earl’s life at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.
