James Hartley Obituary (2012)

TYNGSBOROUGH-James Jim Hartley, 69, a longtime resident of Tyngsborough, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Virginia E. (Wilson) Hartley with whom he would have celebrated 21 years of marriage on August 10th. He was born in Lowell on September 13, 1942 and was a son of the late Frank and Hazel M. (Pierce) Hartley. Prior to his retirement, Jim was employed for 30 years as a driver for Trans Gas and was a member of Teamsters Local 49. He enjoyed working on automobiles, and especially loved antique cars. Jim liked to putter and work around the house and in the yard. He cherished his German shepherd Nitro. In addition to his loving wife, Jim is survived by his son James Gilbride and his fiance Bernadette Tammaro of Lawrence, and daughters Leisa Risher and her husband Kenneth of Billerica, and Amy Anderson and her husband Derek of Westford, and 6 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his siblings William Hartley and Marilyn Keating. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 1 to 4 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELSMFORD. Interment will be private. Visitation July 22, 2012 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information Private 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824