WINDHAM -- Ronald A. Bartel, 53, died July 17, 2009, at Parkland Medical Center in Derry.
He was born in Poitiers, France, and grew up and was educated in Lowell, Mass. He had been a resident of Windham for the past 14 years.
He worked in maintenance for the Pelham elementary schools system. He was a member of the Raymond Gun Club, where he enjoyed shooting. He loved animals and was a volunteer for Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue in Hudson, Mass.
His passion was photography. He did several photo shoots, including New York fashion shows, and the Hasty Pudding Man & Woman of the Year.
Family members include his wife, Mary G. (MacDonald) Bartel of Windham; and his mother, Jeanine C. (Sepulcre) Bartel of Lowell.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cemetery on the Plain, Windham. Memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, P.O. Box 808, Hudson, MA 01749-0808. For more information go to www.douglasandjohnson.com.
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Martin Jarmulowicz
July 21, 2009
Life is like a rock wall and we are all individual rocks in that wall,When one of us falls from the wall the wall becomes weaker but the light that comes through the resulting hole makes our lives brighter.
My prayers to Mary and Ron's Family.
Ron thanks for making our lives brighter.
BOB SANTOS
July 21, 2009
Mary,
My sympathy and prayers go out to you in your time of need, the loss of your husband, "RONALD". With, GOD'S
help and your memories of your loving life together,
lessen this tragedy, over time.
Rick DePaulis
July 20, 2009
"Dickie" (as we knew him growing up) was one of the most Popular boys in the neighborhood, Everybody knew him, He was good with a Joke or just an observation, Later in years, I worked with him at the lowell bus company and it was kind of funny because of old habits dying hard I was the only one there calling him Dickie, It used to confuse alot of people! Dickie, Your journey is over my freind, rest in Peace.
Andy & Lucy Anderson
July 20, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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July 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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