Edward Mathew Hartman Jr.

I knew Ed years ago when we both worked as Social Workers at the Vermont Department of Social Welfare in Newport Vt. doing Child Services work. We were both in our twenties. Ed left the Agency to work for Northeast Kingdom Mental Health. My husband and I used to joke with his about his “mental health boots”. Ed was a really nice guy with a great sense of humor.
Unfortunately, I lost touch with Ed after we left Vermont to live in Alaska. I knew his first wife Gloria but not his second...

I was a classmate of Ed's, starting with kindergarten in Montpelier and continuing through the Montpelier public schools and then the University of Vermont. We did not stay in touch, but I do remember having a wonderful, and humorous, conversation with him at our 50th high school reunion. He was a wonderful, genuine, and just plain good person. Ed made the world a better place. My heartfelt condolences to Ed's family.

Thinking of you and sending heartfelt condolences for your loss.

In the summer of 2023, in a trip together from our respective corners of the Earth, we had the unexpected pleasure of a reunion with Fast Eddie at the home of our uncle. For both of us, it was a highlight of our time in the Northeast Kingdom on that occasion. With fond memories of race cars, privileged attention in the pits and lots of laughter, we send our condolences to Betsy and family in this sad time. With much love, Eric and Charity Grims.

So very sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful person who truly loved his family.

I’ve been best friends with Christine, Ed’s youngest sister, for over 40 years. I have fond memories of meeting Ed and Betsy and their oldest children. All I know is that anyone who truly wears the “Hartman” name displays caring, compassion and devotion to others. My condolences to the entire family. ❤❤

Dear Hartman Family,
So sorry to hear this news. I have many fond memories of Ed from the moment I met you all and joined Anna’s class so many years ago. Like so many other kids growing up in the Northeast Kingdom Ed’s influence on me was both subtle and profound. He showed the power of listening and laughter, no matter your age or the situation. I’ll greatly miss his dooryard calls.

Regretfully, I won’t be able to attend the service tomorrow, but please know I’m thinking of...

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Betsy and family. Ed and I go way back, and we spent a lot of time together back in the day. Being in Ed’s presence was always entertaining. For entertainment value, the stories he told could not compare to the stories about him. One of a kind, he enriched my life and the lives of many others.

Andrew & I send our sympathies and hugs. Betsy and family you are in our thoughts while your memories of Ed’s adventures bring comfort, tears and laughs.