The funeral for Reverend David Trafton Bartlett will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012 at Rochester Assembly of God in Rochester, with Pastor Bruce Kallies and Pastor Jim Filbeck officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood East in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Rochester Assembly of God and one hour prior to services at the church.

Rev. David Bartlett, 61, of Rochester died at his residence surrounded by his family. With integrity and faith, Dave battled cancer for 15 years. On March 13, 2012 Dave claimed victory and went to be the Lord.

Dave and his twin brother Dan were born on their father's birthday on October 16, 1950 in Rumford, Maine. He graduated from Stephens High School (Rumford, ME) in 1969. He then graduated from University of Maine, Orono in1973 with a degree in civil engineering. Dave was called into the ministry and attended Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, graduating in 1980. Dave moved to Rochester to begin Chaplaincy training at the Rochester Methodist Hospital. He Pastored a mission church in Zumbrota, Minn from 1984 to 1986.

On April 20, 1985 Dave married Ann Sponheim, the love of his life and mother of his two children.

Dave is survived by his wife, Ann; his son Michael (Katie) Bartlett of Stevens Point, WI; and his daughter Heather Bartlett of Minneapolis, MN. He is also survived by two sisters and two brothers: Karen Porter of Rumford, ME; Cathy Caron of Saco, ME; Dan (Marcy) Bartlett of Wilder, VT; and Bill (Karen) Bartlett of Lisbon, CT. Dave is preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Esyln Bartlett and two sisters, Betty Jean Bartlett and Nancy Pomerleau.

Dave was a voracious reader, he loved to learn, teach, share his faith and wisdom. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.

Dave requested memorial gifts be donated to the Abuton Ministry in the Philippines. Checks payable to Ann Bartlett.

Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.