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William Bartlette Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn (Simpson) Bartlette, a brother Victor J. Bartlette, Jr., of Sturbridge, and two sisters, Rose Burton of Auburn, and Eva Wahlstrom, of FL. He was "Uncle Billy" to some very special nieces and nephews that he loved very much.
He was born in Worcester; he was the son of the late Victor J. and Ida (Brodeur) Bartlette, Sr. he attended Worcester Boys Trade school. Although William was not a veteran, he did his part to keep Auburn safe during WWII as an Air raid Warden.
Mr. Bartlette worked as a foreman and carpenter at Rutland State Hospital for many years.
William was an Explorer Scout advisor for Troop 53 in Auburn, Past-President of the Worcester Chapter of NAFCA, and the Happy Sam's Chapter of the Good Sam's Club, a member of the Greendale Men's Club, Auburn/Webster Elk's, the Auburn Historical Society, he was an avid candlepin bowler, enjoyed camping, playing horseshoes, and playing the keyboard.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday June 23, from 5-7 PM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. Auburn. Members of the Auburn Elks Lodge will perform a ritual at 6:30PM. His funeral will be held Wednesday from the funeral home with a Mass celebrated at 10AM in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St. North, Auburn. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Auburn District Nursing Association, 191 Pakachoag St. Auburn, MA or to the Auburn Historical Society, PO Box 322, Auburn, MA 01501-0322
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Memories and Condolences
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DAVID AVELLA
June 22, 2009
HELLO AUNT EVELYN, MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR YOU FOR THE LOSS OF UNCLE BILL, WE WILL ALL MISS HIM,HOPE FOR THE BEST WISHES ON YOUR NEW JOURNEY , WHILE HE PASSES INTO INFINITY. A BREIF THOUGHT OF YOU WITHOUT HIM SEEMS UNUSUAL.. LOVE DAVID ,DONNA, AND EMILY AVELLA
Linda O'Brien
June 22, 2009
Dear Aunt Evie,
We all loved him very much. We will miss him at all our family gatherings as we have for the past couple of years. We were soooo glad that he was able to join us for graduation and x-mas. I'm glad we were able to make his 85th birthday special. We love both of you dearly.
Love Linda, Tom and family
Rose Kendall
June 22, 2009
Evelyn, my sincere condolence to you on the loss of your dear husband, Bill.
Sincerely,
Rose Kendall (Paul Revere)
June 21, 2009
Everlyn,
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed the stories I use to hear from his old friend Joe Halvey. They are together once again. Be well.
Pat Depatie
Norma Hughes
June 21, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tina Conley
June 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CLARENCE AND MARY SMITH
June 21, 2009
WE REMEMBER THE TIMES WE WENT CAMPING AND HOW EVERY ONE LOVED BILL.HE WA ONE GOOD GUY AND WILL BE MISSED BY A LOT OF US. CONDOLENCES TO HIS LOVELY WIFE EVERLYN... CLARENCE AND MARY SMITH
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