Anne C. Bartulis, 86, Southborough, died peacefully on October 9, 2025, after a long illness. Anne was predeceased by her loving husband of nearly 60 years, Joseph T. Bartulis. She is survived by her two children, Joseph T. Bartulis, Jr., Esq. and his wife Carla Bartulis of Worcester and Amy (Bartulis) Winchell of Newport Beach, California. Anne cherished spending time with her three granddaughters, Amanda and Avery Bartulis of Worcester, and Caroline Winchell of Newport Beach, California.
Anne was born on October 29, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Mahlon “Gib” Gilbertson and Ruth (Simonson) Gilbertson. She was raised in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1956 and from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1960 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising. Anne was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Upon graduating from college, she began her career as a women’s clothing buyer for Chicago department store, Carson Pirie Scott. Following her family’s move to Massachusetts in the early 1970’s, Anne earned her real estate broker’s license and worked for Dallamora Realtors in Marlborough — where she helped families in Metrowest buy and sell homes.
When she was not working and raising her children, Anne was very active in her longtime church, Pilgrim Church, and loved traveling, especially to California to spend time with her daughter Amy and granddaughter, Caroline. Anne also enjoyed boating, playing Bridge with close friends, volunteering with the Junior League of Boston, reading, and spending time and walking with her beloved Miniature Schnauzer, Hope.
Anne was laid to rest during a private ceremony. A celebration of life memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor at Pilgrim Congregational Church of Southborough, P.O. Box 281, Southborough, MA 01772.
(Photo and Obituary via Morris-Johnston Funeral Home)
