Dover-Foxcroft – Ann M. Bartholomew (Lyford) 76, passed away January 21, 2025, at her home with her son and daughter by her side. She was born July 24, 1948, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of William E. and Virginia M. (Bulmer) Lyford.

Graduating class of 1966 from Windham high school, she worked at Brownell Inc. of Moodus for 30 years. Ann was an avid reader and liked to crochet hats for the breast cancer patients at Lafayette Cancer Center in Brewer. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Ann is survived by her son, Ronald Bartholomew Jr. and his wife, Lori, of Moosup, CT; daughter, Erika Neff and her fiancé, David Orefice of Windham, CT; grandchildren, Carina Aparicio of Avon, CT, Tori Neff and Samuel Cardener of Coventry, CT, Michelle Reed, Andrew Lemieux, and Johnny Lemieux all of Norwich CT, and Haley Bartholomew of Moosup, CT; brother, Michael Lyford and wife, Diane, of Dover-Foxcroft and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Sherry Montoya; and brothers, Stephen and Chris Lyford.

Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com