Bassett, George – Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025 in Charlottetown in his 87th year. Born in El Kfeir, Lebanon. Beloved husband of Lina Khalil and the late Abla Bassett. Survived by his children Leila, Nahie, Mary Lou, Georgina, Sarah, Ramez and Haifa Lucy, and families including 18 grandchildren who loved their Giddy. Also survived by his sisters Souheila, Leila and their families. Predeceased by his parents Ramez and Nahie, his beloved siblings, Ziad, Haifa and Hind.

George came to Canada with nothing but his sharp mind and perseverance. He made his way to PEI when he was 19. He came to Canada with a dream for a better life and a desire to help people. George was a man of integrity, humility and unwavering love for his family and friends. He had a strong work ethic and passed that on to his family. In his professional life he always tried to think one step ahead. He was an innovator, a risk taker and he loved a good challenge. He loved to negotiate. He always remembered the kindness of Islanders who helped him and his growing family. He always did his best to pay this kindness forward. George was a man of faith. He believed that faith was the foundation of life. He loved his church and was a founding father of the Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church. He welcomed anyone wanting to start a church, Orthodox or otherwise. He received the Order of St Igniatiuscross for stewardship. He served his adopted home of PEI for over 70 years. Together with his late wife Abla, they quietly supported Islanders, businesses, hospitals, monasteries and churches around the world.

Resting at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church. Wake will be at the church Tuesday, June 24 from 4pm to 8pm and funeral to be held Wednesday, June 25 at 1pm. Private internment for family at the church cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church directly.

Christ Is Risen! Indeed He Is Risen! May his memory be eternal.

Arrangements entrusted to the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.hccpei.ca