Rena Bartlett

Rena D. Bartlett, age 98, of Wallingford passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late George W. Bartlett. Rena was born in Wallingford on February 5,1927, the daughter of the late Claude and Rena Torti DeFilippo.
She was a lifelong resident of Wallingford, where Rena raised her family and built lasting connections within the community. After high school, Rena worked as an executive secretary at the International Silver Company, a job she really loved. She also loved family gatherings and had a fun spirit which will be very missed. She was active in several social groups but also treasured the simple pleasure of watching her afternoon soap operas.
Rena is survived by her children, Alan Bartlett of Wallingford, Paul Bartlett of Meriden and Tom Bartlett and his wife Shauna of Cheshire, her grandchildren, Jeffrey Bartlett and his wife Tabbatha of Enumclaw, WA, Laura Horniak of Meriden, Thomas Bartlett and Katie Bartlett both of Cheshire, her great grandchildren, Kristopher Horniak of Cheshire and Nicholas Horniak of Meriden, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings Claudia Bailey and Peter DeFilippo.
Rena's family would like to thank the staff of The Village At Kensington Place for their care and support for the past few years.
Rena's family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday January 13th, from 10:30 – 11:30am at the Wallingford Funeral Home 809 N. Main St. Ext. Wallingford. A Funeral Service will then commence in the funeral home at 11:30. Interment will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown.