David Ells Bartholomew, 91, of Londonderry, NH, passed away September 2, 2013 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH. He was born on December 18, 1921, son of the late Frederick Dean and Marion Lucille (Ells) Bartholomew. He was predeceased by his first wife of 56 years, Anne Estelle (Haible), and by his sister Virginia. His current wife, Betty (Fornshell), resides in Mesa, Arizona.
David was an Army Veteran of World War II serving from 1942-1944. For many years David worked as New England Sales Manager for Ace Venetian Blinds. He retired from Charles River Breeding Service Labs. He had a great love and passion for discussion, photography, and for playing the harmonica and recorder, especially for his great- grandchildren.
He is survived by two sons; Dean Bartholomew with his wife Cindy of Londonderry, NH and Robert Bartholomew with his partner Angie of Oxfordshire, England. He also leaves six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew.
His request is no services. Burial will be held at a later date in The Old Meeting House Cemetery, Danville, NH, beside his first wife Estelle.