Calvin and Yvonne Batchelor

July 24, 1946 - December 18, 2015

BORN

July 24, 1946

DIED

December 18, 2015

Calvin Batchelor Obituary

Batchelor (Collins), Yvonne Iona November 9, 1947 - December 9, 2015

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Cal and Yvonne Batchelor. Cal was born in Victoria and attended Oak Bay High School and will be remembered for his passionate guitar playing, and music career. Cal was married to Yvonne (b Scotland), for 30 years, who predeceased Cal nine days earlier. They were inseparable and may they rest in peace and eternal love. Cal is survived by his son Jesse Batchelor. Both Cal and Yvonne are survived by sisters, brothers, nephews and nieces. Family and friends attended a tribute held at the Upper Deck Blues Lounge on December 27th. Thank you Deb Rhymer and Cal's band mates.

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Published by The Times Colonist from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Batchelor

6 Entries

Thomas Anderson

May 23, 2018

A wonderful musician who accomplished a lot in his musical career,also having played on Ronnie Lane's "See Me" album in which he was among several noted and accomplished musicians including Eric Clapton. Loved by many he will be sadly missed.

Andy Aitken

May 6, 2016

Saw Cal playing with Kevin Ayers on a BBC archive from 1973. What a top guitar player on "Shouting In A Bucket Blues" - check it out on You Tube. All 3 on there Kevin,Archie, now Cal all gone - sad loss. Heartfelt good wishes to Cal & Yvonnes family x

February 5, 2016

Condolences to the whole Batchelor family on your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Carol Hitchman

Dave Mawle

February 4, 2016

Sad news. I first knew Cal from Grade 11 French class at OBHS where he usually arrived fashionably late. The next year my good friend,Philip Linfield, joined Cal's band, Take Four, as its vocalist. The last time I saw or heard from Cal was at a concert at London's Roundhouse in 1970 or 1971 when Phil and I were stunned by the sweet sounds emanating from the twin lead guitars of Cal's band Quiver. Much better than Country Joe McDonald who shared the bill. Condolences to all who knew and loved Cal and Yvonne.

Sharon Mackay

January 31, 2016

My deepest sympathies to Yvonne and Cal's family. Yvonne was a colleague and friend for many years, and I will always remember our many adventures (including the balcony night at Harbour Towers)together. May Cal forever be crooning sweet love to you, my dear friend ... With love and hugs, Sharon

Fay Mallett

January 30, 2016

Sending deepest sympathy to the family. I knew Cal when he played with the Take Four and he was a great musician.

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