David L. Bartlett, 97, Parishville

PARISHVILLE- David L. Bartlett, 97, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with his family by his side.

David was born on May 13, 1929, in Winthrop, son of the late Archie and Jessie (Wyne) Bartlett. He was a student of the Little Red School House and of Potsdam Central School, where he was proud to receive his Honorable Diploma in August of 2010 at the age of 81!

He proudly volunteered in 1949 to serve in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, until his honorable discharge in 1952. Corporal Bartlett served as a cook and as a Mess Sergeant on the front lines and was awarded the Occupational Medal Japan, Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the United Nations Service Medal.

On Dec. 16, 1957, he married Emily Harriet Farns and they were blessed with six children. Their infant daughter Sara Ann died in 1962 at the age of 2; which forever broke their hearts! Emily predeceased David in 1989. He later married Lora Phillips Huto on July 7th 1990; and she predeceased him in 2008. At the age of 81, on Sept19, 2010 he married Betty Kennedy Chase and she too would predecease him in 2023.

David came from a generation of honest hard-working men; even as a boy being “farmed out “to help supplement his parent’s income and support his siblings. He worked at the Regan Farm and for Elliott Farming.

He worked on the St. Lawrence Seaway Project as a concrete foreman, and for the Massena Glass Company; prior to going into the logging industry. He logged for Gordon Bailey and Diamond International before owning and operating his own logging business working alongside with both his sons.

He enjoyed hours of building 1000-piece puzzles, going to the casino to play his favorite slot machine Triple Lucky, and eating banana splits at Dairy Queen! He cherished his time with his family and especially his grandchildren often singing a tune; Hey, Good Lookin’ and That Lucky Old Sun!

David is survived by his five children, Katherine Robertson of Massena; Diana (David) MacWilliams of Parishville; Priscilla (Arnold) Stark of Potsdam; Steven (Tonya) Bartlett of Potsdam and David (Janet) Bartlett, Jr. of Colton; 14 Grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, two brother in laws John (Linda) Bartlett of Potsdam and Keith ( Susie) Bartlett of Portageville NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins!

Besides his parents Archie and Jessie Bartlett, his wives Emily, Lora and Betty, and his infant daughter Sara Ann, he was also predeceased by his grandson Steven Bartlett, Jr., granddaughter Rachel Bartlett; and his siblings Winifred, Arthur, Francis, Pauline, Howard, Donald and his twin sisters Martha and Helen “Marie”.

Friends may call at the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, on Tuesday from 11-1PM, when a funeral service will be held with Rev. Lee Sweeney at 1PM. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Potsdam.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences online at www.donaldsonseymour.com.