1948
Barton
2019
Barton Curtis Janney
December 29, 1948 — January 13, 2019
Barton Curtis Janney, 70, of Middletown RI, passed away peacefully early on January 13th 2019 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. Bart is survived by his loving wife Linda (Van Buskirk) Janney of Middletown, RI, his children; Ty and wife Samantha and their children, Emmet and Caroline Janney (Marblehead MA), Macleod Mac Janney (Rutland VT), and Gregory and his wife Lauren Janney (Marblehead MA) as well as his sisters Holly Janney (Portsmouth RI), Susan and husband Miguel Lopez (Muel, Spain), and Tracey and her husband Sam Byrne (Manchester MA) and their three sons Quinlan, Rowan and Hayden. Bart will also be remembered fondly by his mother-in-law Evelyn Van Buskirk (Waterford NY), extended family, dear friends and colleagues.
Bart was born to Raymond B. Janney, II and Nancy (Roberts) Janney in Norristown PA on December 29, 1948. After a brief time in Delaware, the family moved to Marblehead MA where he began lifelong passions for sailing, ocean racing, and the guitar. After an early childhood illness, during which time he was confined to a wheelchair for a period of one year, Bart went on to lead an active life on the water. He first proudly served as Race Committee Chairman at the Pleon Yacht Club in Marblehead, and again later in life at the East Greenwich Yacht Club and Newport Yacht Club. His passion for off shore racing was highlighted by competing in two Bermuda 1-2 races (2001; 2005) aboard Seascape; two Marion to Bermuda Races and one Newport to Bermuda Race. He also once participated in a transatlantic yacht delivery, frequently raced locally in Narragansett Bay and to Block Island (Mitchell Regattas on Counterpoint), and cruised to Cuttyhunk (his and Lindas favorite), Vineyard Sound and Nantucket, occasionally with great spontaneity!
After graduating from Marblehead High School in 1967, Bart went on to Ricker College in Maine. After college Bart married Melissa (Macleod) Whitmore of Marblehead and started their family of three sons. Bart went to play bass and lead guitar in several Boston bands, including Chilled Wine, a top Boston band in the early 1970s. During this time Bart also auditioned for the rock band Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Eventually Bart turned to a less raucous career in accounting which began in Rutland, VT where he built an accounting practice servicing several regional ski resorts. After selling this practice, naturally he invested in a yacht (Sea Lion) and took the summer off to sail the beautiful waters of Lake Champlain.
Bart then joined the management team for a German manufacturing firm. This led to a long career in finance management and a transition to the boat building industry. In the 1980s he relocated permanently to the shores of Rhode Island. While in Newport, he met his beloved wife Linda. After they were married Bart was named Chief Financial Officer for two Rhode Island boat builders, Sunfish Laser and Gunboat, as well as WIMCO. His career tapered to various consulting roles as his health began to limit his mobility.
Bart would often inspire his sons to be doers, not watchers. His influence led to his son Macs passion for music (keyboard and guitar) and Gregorys pursuit of higher education at Maine Maritime Academy. Pe-Pop as he was affectionately referred to by his grandchildren would revel in overindulging Emmet and Caroline on birthdays and holidays. Bart also had an affinity for sand tarts, JuJu Beans and countless other confections. Ultimately, Barts medical conditions early and again later in life would not obscure his vibrant passions and pursuits and he will forever be remembered for his love of the water, his family, good humor and especially his resilience.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the Grand Islander Nursing Home for their incredible support and care over the last eighteen months.
Celebrations of Life will be held in Barts honor in Middletown RI and again in Marblehead MA this spring. In Barts memory donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777, www.michaeljfox.org.
Bart was born to Raymond B. Janney, II and Nancy (Roberts) Janney in Norristown PA on December 29, 1948. After a brief time in Delaware, the family moved to Marblehead MA where he began lifelong passions for sailing, ocean racing, and the guitar. After an early childhood illness, during which time he was confined to a wheelchair for a period of one year, Bart went on to lead an active life on the water. He first proudly served as Race Committee Chairman at the Pleon Yacht Club in Marblehead, and again later in life at the East Greenwich Yacht Club and Newport Yacht Club. His passion for off shore racing was highlighted by competing in two Bermuda 1-2 races (2001; 2005) aboard Seascape; two Marion to Bermuda Races and one Newport to Bermuda Race. He also once participated in a transatlantic yacht delivery, frequently raced locally in Narragansett Bay and to Block Island (Mitchell Regattas on Counterpoint), and cruised to Cuttyhunk (his and Lindas favorite), Vineyard Sound and Nantucket, occasionally with great spontaneity!
After graduating from Marblehead High School in 1967, Bart went on to Ricker College in Maine. After college Bart married Melissa (Macleod) Whitmore of Marblehead and started their family of three sons. Bart went to play bass and lead guitar in several Boston bands, including Chilled Wine, a top Boston band in the early 1970s. During this time Bart also auditioned for the rock band Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Eventually Bart turned to a less raucous career in accounting which began in Rutland, VT where he built an accounting practice servicing several regional ski resorts. After selling this practice, naturally he invested in a yacht (Sea Lion) and took the summer off to sail the beautiful waters of Lake Champlain.
Bart then joined the management team for a German manufacturing firm. This led to a long career in finance management and a transition to the boat building industry. In the 1980s he relocated permanently to the shores of Rhode Island. While in Newport, he met his beloved wife Linda. After they were married Bart was named Chief Financial Officer for two Rhode Island boat builders, Sunfish Laser and Gunboat, as well as WIMCO. His career tapered to various consulting roles as his health began to limit his mobility.
Bart would often inspire his sons to be doers, not watchers. His influence led to his son Macs passion for music (keyboard and guitar) and Gregorys pursuit of higher education at Maine Maritime Academy. Pe-Pop as he was affectionately referred to by his grandchildren would revel in overindulging Emmet and Caroline on birthdays and holidays. Bart also had an affinity for sand tarts, JuJu Beans and countless other confections. Ultimately, Barts medical conditions early and again later in life would not obscure his vibrant passions and pursuits and he will forever be remembered for his love of the water, his family, good humor and especially his resilience.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the Grand Islander Nursing Home for their incredible support and care over the last eighteen months.
Celebrations of Life will be held in Barts honor in Middletown RI and again in Marblehead MA this spring. In Barts memory donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777, www.michaeljfox.org.
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