JOHN A. HARTLEY
John Alan Hartley, 47, died unexpectedly July 29, 2009 at a Bangor hospital after losing a brief battle with cancer. John has gone to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born September 28, 1961 in Caribou a son of John E. and Carol (Small) Hartley. He completed his GED at Dexter Regional High School and received an Associate's Degree in Computer Technology from Northern Maine Technical Center in Presque Isle. He worked for General Electric Security in Pittsfield, and most recently in North Carolina where he was promoted to Technician II.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Lois Hartley of Dexter; his step-father Wayne King of Corinna; his loving sister Cindy Melendy of Dexter; special nieces, Renee Young of Corinna, and Miranda Wycoff and husband Guy of Missouri, special nephew Joey Young of Milford; a great nephew Gabe Wycoff of Missouri, and a very special friend Dorene Toana of Canaan. He is also survived by many step brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Fond memories are held by his sister, nieces, and nephew of trips to Old Orchard Beach and Canoby Lake, NH in the summer.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 PM Sunday, August 2nd, at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main Street, Dexter. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service 11 AM Monday, August 3rd, at New Hope Baptist Church, Spring Street, Dexter, with Pastor Will Walters officiating. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter, following the funeral. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.