July 21, 2013

Eric J. Bartlett, 67, formerly of Clayton, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Samaritan Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held in Clayton Cemetery on Tuesday, July 30, at 11AM with Pastor Donald Briant, of the Clayton United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton.

Eric was born in Alexandria Bay on February 28, 1946, son of George and Beatrice Evans Bartlett, and he attended schools in Clayton. He had worked for Clayton Cemetery for several years and had been a self-employed maintenance man and also did lawn care. He was a member of the Clayton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed walking, reading, watching TV, and the Boston Red Sox.

Eric is survived by ten nieces and nephews, several cousins, and his brother-in-law, Larry Williams, PA. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his three sisters, Brenda Williams, Penny Carter, and Linda Hunt.

Donations in his name may be made to the Clayton Volunteer Fire Dept., Graves St., Clayton, NY 13624 or Jefferson County Public Health Services, 531 Meade St., Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.