Daniel Bartlett
SWANTON: Dan Bartlett, longtime resident of northern Vermont, died peacefully on July 18th at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness at the age of 79. Dan was born on October 10th, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Alvah L. Bartlett and Maedean (Carter) Bartlett.
Dan’s family moved from Philadelphia to Richford, VT in 1950 and Dan graduated from Richford High School in 1962. After high school, he became a member of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. In 1965 he began working at General Electric in Burlington, where he met his wife, Nancy D. (Garen) Bartlett. They married in 1968, had two children, Tamara and Thomas, and resided in Burlington. During that time, Dan enjoyed gatherings with his family and friends by the pool and spending time with his grandchildren.
Dan enjoyed the outdoors and could be seen on a sunny day even in the winter, sitting in a lawn chair in the snow without a jacket, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the crisp winter air. He also enjoyed animals and briefly raised German Shepard puppies and rabbits. Dan took up the hobby of pigeon flying and was a 10-year member of the Champlain Valley Racers where he received several prizes and awards for races and birds that he raised. Dan also dabbled in old cars with his son Tom and owned a 1962 Chevy Impala that they displayed at local car shows. Dan enjoyed woodworking and loved his old TV shows like the Honeymooners, Gunsmoke, and Andy Griffith. Dan was also a member of the Richford American Legion since 1966 and was a Service Officer for two years.
Dan’s wife Nancy passed away in 1996 after a two-year battle with cancer; Dan retired from General Electric that same year. Dan moved to Berkshire Center in 1997 and during that time he was reacquainted with a close friend from his childhood, Frances M. Audette. Dan and Fran were married in 1999 and enjoyed family and friends, as well as raising their pets at their Berkshire Center home. Dan’s second wife Fran passed away in 2020 after a cancer diagnosis.
In 2023, Dan sold his home and moved to Swanton to be closer to his son and daughter. Dan liked to help others when they needed it the most. Dan was always there to lend a hand, offer a ride, a place to stay, or a shoulder to lean on during difficult times. Many people in his life are forever grateful for the kindness and support he offered. Dan enjoyed being closer to his family and could always be seen with his sweet kitty Bionca.
Dan is survived by his children, daughter Tamara Gabel and her husband Tony Gabel of Georgia, VT, their children Nick of Georgia, VT, and Nathan of Portland, ME, his son Thomas Bartlett and fiancée Robin Wells and her daughter Aubrey Davaney of Swanton, VT, Tom’s daughters Amelia and Andrea of Fairfax, VT, his five-month old great-granddaughter Iris Elleanor; his brother Paul Bartlett of Tallahassee Florida, as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Dan is predeceased by his father and mother, Alvah and Madean Bartlett of Richford, sister Dale Baker from Rutland, VT, and brother Neil Bartlett from Colleyville Texas.
In following Dan’s wishes, there will be no memorial or service.
If desired, donations can be made in Dan’s memory to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, VT 05478.
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