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John James Batchelder

Southwick, Massachusetts

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John James Batchelder 1944 - 2007 WESTFIELD - John "The Barber" James Batch-elder,62, passed away Friday, November 16, 2007 at home. He was born in Shelburne Falls, MA to the late Emerson F. and Marion A. (Whitney) Batchelder. John was raised in Southwick, MA and has lived in Westfield, MA since...

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My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our father knew how to care for those he loved. He was devoted to his family, his friends and his business, which he referred to as his baby. His capacity to give of himself was unending, everyone walked away holding a piece of his tender loving heart. Our father was a man who knew when you hurt it was okay to cry, when you feel pain it was okay to comfort, and who genuinely appreciated and shared in human compassion and kindness in each day of his life. Our father was strong, courageous and...

To The Batchelder Family,

We are all so sorry for your loss. John was a very special person; and he had been so good to my family through the years. We were fortunate to have known him. We will always remember his friendship, kindness, and his smile (which he had for everyone!) Your family and John are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Wheeler-Parent

Gabe,

So sorry about your Dad. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Diane, Gabe and Danielle,
We are so sorry for John's passing. I have sooo many memories of John when I was young (babysitting for me), after I grew up and had children, we (Diane, John, Dave and myself) always got together with the kids and had some great times. John always had a joke to tell, even when he was so sick, he always had a joke. I loved him with all my heart and he will be truly missed by my whole family. I truly believe he is now resting in peace with his loved ones and will...

Diane, Danielle, and Gabe,
Our thought and prayers are always with you. John was truly a sweet and gentle man. He will be truly missed by all. May God bless you all. The Diaz Family

Gabe,

Sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you a big hug.

Gabe,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Sending our love and hope to see you soon.

I knew John as a kind and gentle man who made you feel like a friend, not a customer. He will be missed.