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PROSPECT – Donald Bartlett Sr., formerly of Prospect, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, of natural causes after a brief battle with infection.
Born October 18, 1938 in Millinocket, Maine, he was a son of the late Wellington and Hettie(Dickerson)Bartlett. Donald was a longtime resident of Prospect, and spent his working years in the metal finishing industry in Connecticut, including Light Metals Coloring Co. in Southington, and Giering Metal Finishing in Hamden and Waterbury.
Don was a loving father, spending years supporting his children’s interests and hobbies as a sports fan, music enthusiast, dance lover, Scout leader, and YMCA Indian Guide leader.
He loved the warm weather and retired to Florida in 2002, where he lived for 15 years enjoying time with friends and working around his home. He hosted many memorable visits for the grandchildren, enjoying time at his home and Florida attractions with them.
Don was a loving father and grandfather, leaving behind three married children and seven grandchildren: Donald Bartlett Jr., Kathleen Bartlett, Cara Bartlett, and Adam Bartlett of New London, N.H., Steven Bartlett, Lisa Bartlett, and Hayden Bartlett of Prospect, and Jenica Lombardo of Glastonbury; Sharon Schuster, Chris Schuster, Seth Schuster, Alex Schuster, and Luke Schuster of Southington. Don is also survived by his sisters Christine Lessard, of South Carolina and Irma O’Neil, of Maine.
He was predeceased by his sister Marilyn Emmons, and brother Oscar “Sonny” Bartlett.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 122 Waterbury Road, Prospect. A celebration of life service will follow at 6:30 p.m. Burial is private and at the convenience of the family.
Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Bartlett family through this difficult time of grief. Please visit prospectmemorial.com to leave your condolences.
In memory of Donald if you so choose, please make donations to the American Kidney Foundation (kidney.org) as they provided much assistance to Don in the later years of his life.
