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BATTEN, Thomas W.B. III Of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, October 16, 2008, age 65. Loving father of Thomas W. Batten, IV and Nicholas W. Batten of North Reading and William M. Batten and his wife Paula of Wakefield. Brother of Richard Batten of Wakefield. Grandfather of Alison and William Batten of Wakefield. Former husband of Leanne Batten of North Reading. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Monday, October 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Funeral services will be private. US Air Force Veteran of Vietnam. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Lung Association of MA, Inc., 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 19, 2008.

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Bill Hughes

June 11, 2023

I knew a Tom Batten at Perrin AFB TX . Wonder if this is him?

marty graham

November 10, 2008

To all the Batten Family,
my most sincere condolences to you all. Tommy and I were classmates from grammar school (Warren School) through high school (1951-1961). He was always smiling and cheerful- I have fond memories of him.

Mike Casey

October 26, 2008

Mr. Batten,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USAF in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

steve gibbons

October 22, 2008

Tom,Billy and Nick,sorry for your loss. I had a lot of good times with your dad at work with jacky boy and the guys. He will be missed.

David Sullo

October 21, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences to your family.

Bobby Batten

October 21, 2008

Tommy, Billy and Nick,
My deepest heart felt condolences. I will cherish and relive the laughs and good times brought to me by Uncle Tom. He taught me to Fish! I will never forget that! If there is anything that I can do for you guys let me know! Us Battens have got to stick together. I will miss him. But I will remember his smile, his laugh and his love of life. I love you guys. As I have never been a big believer in good bye's so I will say, Uncle Tom, I will see you later. Rest in Peace.

Rodney Norcross

October 21, 2008

Godspeed Tom.Myself and family,as well as the gang at Crow Hill will miss you deeply.See you on the fence.

Rodney Norcross and family
Templeton Ma.

Lori Mawn

October 21, 2008

Nick,Tommy and Billy,we hope your hearts heal with nothing but laughter and loving memories of your Dad. He will always be in our hearts as he left us with lots of laughs. we love you all. Lori, Dj and Nick Mawn

Ken, Pat and Travis Delnicki

October 20, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family. We are very sorry to hear about Tom.

Virginia Beebe

October 20, 2008

Dear Old Friend of early Wakefield days as neighbors, "Robinson Caruso" and your dog "Friday"(Eric) as my children called you. Many happy and fun memories. Rest in peace. Jim and Ginny Beebe

October 20, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to Tommy, Billy, and Nick. He will be in our hearts forever.

David sr. & David jr. welch

October 20, 2008

If there is a motocross track in the after life Tom is there checking the results!
our deepest condolences
The Welch family

Kevin & Ann Morgan

October 20, 2008

Tom, Billy and Family.
We're sorry to hear about your Dad.
We're thinking of you at this time.

Donn Collings

October 20, 2008

We will miss you in the pits Tom but the racing community will always hold a part of you.
Rest in peace friend you have earned it.

Our most sincere condolences to you all in this time of loss we will keep you in our prayers.

Jake and Donn

October 20, 2008

We will be keeping you in our thoughs and prayers. Your motocross family is with you all at this time.
The Stacy's
Barry, Linda, Dana & Ryann

Linda Baker Stockton

October 20, 2008

Tom, Billy, and Nick
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I am thinking about all of you.

Sue, Dave, David & Alyssa Gardner

October 20, 2008

Nick,

We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

October 19, 2008

Woodman, woodman, spare that tree
Touch not a single bough
For years it has protected me
And I'll protect it now...

Tom, may you rest in peace.

Brendon and Kerri Shaw

October 19, 2008

We will miss you Mr. B, may you rest in everlasting peace. Our thoughs and prayers are with you Billy, Tommy and Nicholas, and the extended family as well.
We are truly sorry for you loss.
Love you,
Brendon and Kerri and the kids

Jimmy, Donna, Jimmy and Dan Maloney

October 19, 2008

Dear Tommy, Billy and Nick, We will all Truly miss Tom,We all will always have good memories of Tom, He was a good Friend

Kevin/Steven Porter

October 19, 2008

With our deepest sympathy.

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