CASCO – Norman E. Basselet, 55, passed away suddenly at home after a heroic battle with cancer.

He was born in Lewiston, April 13, 1950, a son of Emilio H. “Sam” and Anita B. Basselet. He was a graduate of Lewiston High School, and attended the University of Maine at Orono, studying psychology and landscape architecture.

On Sept. 13, 1975, he married Nancy J. Lothrop.

Norm learned the upholstery trade in college as a hobby and started Norm Basselet Custom Upholstery in 1975. He was well-renowned for his quality upholstery work throughout Maine.

He was active in many community programs and helped maintain the Naples Community Arena. He loved working on projects from home improvements to landscaping for himself and others. Norm also enjoyed listening to his daughter play the piano.

Surviving are his wife, Nancy and daughter, Michelle, of Casco; his brother, Guy R. Basselet and his wife, Rejeanne, of Norway.