John J. Bassett, 67, of Stockbridge, MI (formerly of Grass Lake, MI), passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2021. John was born in Detroit, MI on November 6, 1953, son of Robert B. and Vera M. (Murphy) Bassett. On April 3, 1998, he married Michele C. Olson in Las Vegas, NV, and she preceded him in death on November 24, 2016.
John was a 1971 graduate of Chelsea High School and a mechanic with Chelsea Milling/Jiffy Mix for 27 years. He loved woodworking, gardening (especially tomatoes), and he could fix or build anything. He is survived by his stepchildren, Stacy (Jason) Forsberg of Bloomfield Hills, MI, and Jack (Marissa) Dempsey of Connecticut; grandchildren, Derek and Luke (sons of Stacy and Jason); siblings, Mike Bassett of Kansas, Theresa Bassett of Colorado, Karen Dempsey of Grand Rapids, MI, Tim Bassett of Portland, MI, Sue (Pete) Lestina of Downers Grove, IL, Margaret (Theresa) Bassett of Texas, and Tony Bassett of Jackson, MI; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service was held. Expressions of sympathy in memory of John may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - Chelsea Cancer Center, 775 S. Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
