James O. Bartley

James O. Bartley, “Jim,” 62, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon surrounded by his family. He was born July 6, 1956 in Springfield, Vermont the son of Olin and Marjorie (Warwick) Bartley. He attended Springfield schools.

On June 27, 1992 he married Sandra Dwinell in Springfield, Vermont.

In 2004 Jim became a full-time employee with Health Care and Rehabilitation Services in Springfield, Vermont. He worked as a substance abuse counselor as well as an adult case manager and regional service coordinator.

Jim loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and shooting. He enjoyed music and attending live music events. He enjoyed bluegrass music, string instruments, and strumming his guitar. Jim took pleasure in motorcycle riding, woodworking and was a creative craftsman. He also collected George Washington memorabilia.

Jim had a strong faith and was a member of the Church of Christ in Springfield, Vermont.

He is survived by his wife Sandra “Sandy” Bartley of Chester, Vermont; two sons, James A.P. Bartley of Jacksonville, Florida, and Ryan J. Bartley of Chester, Vermont; a daughter Kayla L. Bartley of Concord; a granddaughter Maddison H. Bartley; a brother Steven Bartley of Palm Bay, Florida; a sister Lynette Mullen of Claremont; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents and by one sister Sharon Bartley.

Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at the Church of Christ in Springfield, Vermont. A private family burial will be held in the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield, Vermont.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Springfield Warming Shelter at P.O. Box 243 North Springfield, Vermont 05150.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont is assisting with arrangements.

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