Allan D. Hartwell

Allan was born in Seattle, WA, June 21, 1945 the son of David and Nina (Goddard) Hartwell whom he predeceases. He was raised in Needham, Ma. and graduated from Needham High School in 1963. Allan took pride in many early accomplishments, most notably in his work as an Eagle Scout, and in the receipt of the God and Country Award.

Allan attended Bates College, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelors degree in geology. He had kept up with his early passion for photography, and at Bates became the main photographer and photography editor of his college yearbook.

Allan earned a Masters degree in coastal geology and oceanography from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he met his wife Janice.

In August 1969, Mr. Hartwell was drafted into the military. Leaving Janice and his uncompleted PhD program at UMass Amherst, he went to Fort Dix, NJ, for Army Basic Training. From there, he received the honor of a direct commission to officer training at Fort Belvoir, Va. In February 1970, Allan was assigned to the Corps of Engineers at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, NH, where he would become First Lieutenant. Janice was able to teach in the area public schools during his service.

During his service, he conducted extensive research. As a geologist, he analyzed conditions, including sea ice deformation, along the coast of Northern Alaska, and developed a classification system applicable to a variety of problems. These research studies resulted in several publications which he co-authored. At the time of discharge in 1972, it was noted that Lieutenant Hartwell had "maintained a courteous, cheerful, and patient disposition, and gained the confidence and respect of all personnel through his high degree of professional competence."

Following his work in the service, Allan joined Normandeau Associates as an environmental consultant for 7 years, including conducting studies for the proposed Seabrook Plant in Seabrook, NH. This work brought him and his wife Janice to Hooksett in 1972, which remains their home today.

After Normandeau, Allan worked for Sanders Associates, conducting both sea trials and quarry tests for next-generation sonar buoys. It was at Sanders that he moved into leadership roles, eventually becoming the Program Manager for a number of key Terminal installations. He brought these leadership skills to GTE Government Systems, and later to Horizons, Inc., and spent the last 7 years of his professional career as a Program Specialist for the US Air Force.

Known for his meticulous dedication, Allan played a key role in establishing complete confidence in the Joint Global Broadcast Service (GBS) Program and was instrumental in seeing this satellite technology to service 1 year ahead of schedule in time to be utilized in support of the current war on terrorism. He also worked on the JSTARS and JTIDS communications systems for the MILSATCOM Joint Program office. Allan's distinguished performance won him great respect, as well as the Award for Exemplary Civilian Service, and it was noted that "his distinctive accomplishments reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force." "His professional guidance, expertise, and exceptional leadership for MILSATCOM culminate an exceptional career"

Throughout his career, Allan excelled at writing proposals, and managing contracts and program teams. He received many awards and accolades in recognition of his excellence. Additionally, he published over 17 articles in scientific, professional, and government journals.

While Allan's professional accomplishments were many, he took the greatest pride in his family. Janice W. Hartwell, his wife of 33 years was his constant companion. He even turned down job promotions to avoid the frequent travel so that he would not have to go far from her and his family. She was his guardian angel over the last 20 months throughout all his treatments and surgeries.

His daughter, Kimberly A. Hartwell made him so proud. He beamed at opportunities to explain that she graduated from Yale University as an undergraduate with a degree in Molecular Biology, and was now at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston working on her PhD. Kimberly also worked very hard applying her advanced cancer research experience to trying to find the best treatments and doctors for her dad.

His son, Douglas A. Hartwell who followed his footsteps to the University of Massachusetts and the into a career with the Department of Defense as a Mechanical Engineer for General Dynamics in Burlington, VT. He was so happy to be able to attend his son's marriage to Helen (Norris) Hartwell last August, and to have her join our family.

Allan also leaves behind his parents, a brother, 3 nieces, and 1 nephew.

Allan, a loving and devoted father and husband, was known for his kindness, patience, and caring. He was a communicant of St. John's the Evangelist Church in Concord, NH, and an avid volunteer, teacher, and naturalist. He loved learning about history and the universe and was forever sharing that knowledge with us all.

He will be dearly missed.

Memorial contributions may be made to:The Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St. Suite 3-H Watertown, MA 02472.