James "Al" Gartshore, of Hatfield, passed away after a brief illness at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA. He was the loving husband of the late  Nancy (Loos) Gartshore, they would have celebrated their 60-year wedding anniversary in December.

Born in Kirkintilloch, Scotland, he was a son  of the late James and Nellie (Campbell) Gartshore .

"Al" was a proud veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of Master Chief before retiring in 1989.

"Al" was employed as an Assistant Manager for  Lowe's and Home Depot stores in Washington before retiring and moving back east. In his free time he enjoyed model trains, woodworking and tinkering around his house.

He is survived by daughters; Linell Croissette and her husband Kevin of Telford and Nancy E, Gartshore of Sedro-Woolley, WA., grandchildren, Joshua Uhler, Jacquline, Uhler, Jennifer  Uhler, Jessica Kirkendall, and Crystal Rogers, great grandchildren,  Juliet ,Piper, Adaline, Kalin, Hayden and Loretta. He was preceded in death by a grandson Gary Kirkendall Jr.

Celebration of Life Services and Interment will be private at the convenience of the Family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300Jacksonville, FL 32256 or carryforward@woundedwarriorproject.org

Arrangements are by the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home & Crematory, Telford, PA.