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C.T. is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jan; sons Kit (Paige) and Drew (Kelly) Bartlett; daughter Beth (Gregory) Smith; his grandchildren, Brendan, Mia and Daniel Bartlett; and his mother, Doris Bartlett.
C.T. was a avid sports writer, a lover of music, passionate about classic literature, a proponent of natural medicine and a student of the Bible.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1745 N. US-23, East Tawas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Jehovah's Witnesses, Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., Attn. Treasurer's Office, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201-2483. Visit jw.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chris Bartlett
David Lee Motley
November 13, 2022
The world is darker without you. I miss your confidence and your sense of humor. You were the only human that ever knew me. If you can see me, please laugh with me.
David Lee Motley
November 18, 2021
I miss you every day my friend. Things just aren´t the same without you. I´m grateful for the good times we shared and I hope to see you again someday.
David Lee Motley
November 13, 2020
You were the best friend I ever had. No matter what happens during the remainder of my life; it can not possibly match the fun times we had for so many years. Thank you for having confidence in me when others did not. I miss you dear friend.
CHARLES FREDERICK
November 26, 2015
MY PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY JAN.
ALLISON Halfyard
November 25, 2015
Cousin Jan and family, I am very sorry for your loss. May you always treasure your memories.
Halfyard family, Allison and Jean
Beverly Forton
November 25, 2015
Jan How sorry I am to hear if Chris passing I will keep you all I'm my prayers and thoughts
Barbara Motley
November 24, 2015
I met Chris when my husband and I first got married, and I have never met anyone quite like him. He was sweet, funny, and would do anything for you. He was very conversational and loved to share. I will never forget going out to eat with my husband and Chris, and seeing him attempt to use his drumsticks (which he always kept handy) to eat. And also, how he used to visit our home and put in a movie and fall asleep soundly on the sofa; and every time I would get up to take the movie out he would suddenly wake right back up. Surely he was lighthearted and humorous. He will really be missed by my husband and our family. Definitely one of a kind. There will never be another quite like him. We will always love him and never will forget him.
David Lee Motley
November 24, 2015
CT took me to my first MLB game, my first NHL game and my first baseball card show. He taught me to skate with hockey skates, took me to Canada to buy hockey equipment, drove me around in the early hours of the morning to play hockey in Garden City and Lakeland, took me snow skiing for the first time and even played a round of golf with me and Gary in Oscoda.
We studied the scriptures together, played board games, walked through the streets of Brighton and Ann Arbor, listened to music, went to concerts, the list goes on and on.
He was my buddy back when I graduated high school and was still there for me when my own children graduated many years later. We were close friends for nearly 32 years. I am blessed that we crossed paths so long ago. My life will not be the same without Chris Bartlett.
Dennis Morrison
November 21, 2015
Chris was a great friend who went out of his way to help those in need, a quality that was dictated by his heart and a genuine interest in people. He was funny, compassionate, insightful, eccentric, and wise. I am certain that wherever he is, those qualities will help move along that plane of reality and aid in accomplishing whatever lies ahead.
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