Mr. George (Butch) A. Bassett, 77, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side. George was born in Utica on November 12, 1939, the son of Albert and Martha (Alexander) Bassett and received his education in local schools. On September 24, 1966, George married Jeanne Cieslak at Holy Trinity Church in Utica. For many years he was employed with Utica Cutlery Company retiring in 1995. Butch was a member of the St. Michael Lancers and attended Holy Trinity Church in Utica. He was a former member of the P.L.A.V. Silver Dollar Club, Deerfield and P.L.A.V. Fish and game clubs and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Bassett is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Darlene and Jim Tracy of Ilion, Elaine and Henry Rhoades of Utica and Michele Bassett of Utica; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Hillary Bassett of Yorkville; one sister, Sherrie Boehlert of Whitesboro; one brother, Thomas Shelby of Whitesboro as well as 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Dakota Rhoades, his parents, Albert and Martha, step-father, William Shelby, brother-in-law, Jack Boehlert and sisters-in-law, Nadine Shelby and Kathy Testa. Mr. Bassett's funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica. His burial will be in Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, NY. Calling hours for family and friends are Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider the needs of his family.