She was born May 26, 1935, in West Burke, the daughter of Hyland R. and Bernice I. (Olney) Lamphere. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1953.
She lived most of her life in North Springfield, where her mother’s family had lived since the 1780s.
She was a lifelong member of the Advent Christian Church, where she married her husband, Leonard M. Bartley, on May 5, 1953.
She moved with her husband to Fredericksburg, Virginia, while he was in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. They moved back to North Springfield, where they spent the rest of their lives.
She worked at the National Survey in Chester, later at Simmons Precision in Bellows Falls and retired from there as manager of the stockroom.
She enjoyed singing in the church choir, reading, playing cards and board games, traveling and spending time with her extended family.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years; son Larry Bartley; son Scott Andrew “Drew” Bartley; a grandson; brother Ernest “Puggy” Lamphere; and half siblings Bradley Morgan and Anne Smith. She was predeceased by her son, Alan Bartley, in 1960; and siblings Ervin Lamphere, Francis Lamphere and Dean Lamphere.
There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Pine Grove Cemetery in North Springfield. A celebration of life will follow at her home adjacent to the cemetery. Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.
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That is a really nice video of Marjorie. I haven't seen her in many years. She was a good person. I am sorry for your loss.
Marge was a special lady and friend.
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