Herbert S. Hartley
September 5, 1927 ~ January 23, 2017
Falmouth- Herbert S. Hartley, 89, of Applegate Lane, died peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. Hebert was born September 5, 1927, raised in Larchmont, NY and attended Mamaroneck High School. He went on to Cornell University, where his studies were interrupted by military service. After the conclusion of WW II, he returned to Cornell under the GI Bill and received his engineering degree with the class of 1949. Herb spent the following seventeen years with General Electric, both domestic and abroad. He lived and worked in Europe for twenty one years including his service as senior executive for ITT, Vice President for the Continental Can Corporation of Europe and CEO of the Swiss Company Gema. In 1966 he married Ingrid Tietje, who was born and raised in Amsterdam. They resided in Brussels for over ten years where their two sons were born. Subsequently they moved to Switzerland before returning to the USA in 1986 to make their home in Falmouth, ME. Herb was involved in many local activities, served the State of Maine as Director of International Business Development and was a part-time faculty member at USM and St. Josephs College, teaching international business, marketing and strategic planning courses. His hobbies included traveling, photography, writing and sports, with heavy emphasis on skiing. Herb is survived by his wife, of more than fifty years, Ingrid Hartley of Falmouth; two sons Hilary and his wife Maryanne Hartley of CT, Terry and his wife Susan B. Hartley of NH; three grandchildren Finlay OHara of RI, Amelie Hartley and Sylvie Hartley both of CT; a brother Thomas L. Hartley of NY. At Herbs request all services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. To view Herbs memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions in Herbs memory to: Make A Wish Foundation, 477 Congress Street, Suite M1, Portland, ME 04101
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Dear Members of the Hartley FamilyOn behalf of the World Affairs Council of Maine, I wish to express our deep condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother Herbert. Many of our members who have had a long association with the Council have fond memories of Herbert’s participation in our programs and activities. We are celebrating our 40th Anniversary as an organization this year and would have been very happy to have Herbert join us. He will be very definitely remembered. Sincerely yours, Kathleen H SutherlandPresident
– World Affairs Council of Maine
Hilary and family-I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.He was an amazing man who must have so proud of the men that you and Terry have become and the family that he is leaving behind.Our sincere condolences-Russ and Claire Ross
– Russell and Claire Ross
Ingrid, I’m so sorry to hear about Here’s passing. I always enjoyed our visits. He was a great teacher and a fascinating man.
– Jay Baker