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Arthur Batson Obituary

Of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, formerly of Brockton, Nov. 10, 2007, died after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving father of Michael A. Batson and his wife Laura of Lusby, MD and Jilleen M. Erickson and her husband Kraig of Indian Rocks Beach, FL. Cherished grandfather of Lindsay, Daniel, Ashley, David, Brandon, Blake and Logan. Also survived by his former wife Marylou (Sproul) Hansen of New Bern, NC with whom he shared a long friendship. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123) BROCKTON, Monday at 8 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Christ the King Parish, 42 Wendell Ave., Brockton at 9 am. Burial with military honors in Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7 pm. Late President of IUMSWA. For condolences and directions www.conleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 16, 2007.

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Joel Foss

November 28, 2007

I am grieved to hear about Arthur's passing, and I hope everyone knows that he was a national figure, who had a great effect on shipyard union members on both coasts.

Paul & Carleen Durand

November 19, 2007

We offer our condolences to the entire family.

Arthur & Marcelle Durand

November 19, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Batson family he will be missed by family, friends, and Union brothers and sisters alike.

Ashley Musgrove

November 18, 2007

Grampy, I love and miss you so much! You mean the world to me and that will never change. You will always be my best friend! I love you, R.I.P!

Henry Benda

November 18, 2007

I wish to expresses my deepest sympathy on the Death of your father as a former Shop Stewed and Trustee for Local 5 at the shipyard I knew and support your Father and he was truly a great leader and friend

Arthue on our boat

Kraig Erickson

November 18, 2007

It is a sad time when great people leave and move on to do greater things. I will miss you Arthur. It was always a joy when you came to visit. Now I will have to learn how to find all the great movies, with Jill and myself.

Arthur with Jilleen and Ashley

November 18, 2007

Mike Casey

November 17, 2007

Mr. Batson,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USCG during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

howland

November 16, 2007

MIchael and Jill: The Howland family expresses their sincere sympathy of your father's passing. Your dad and our dad, Chief Howland, worked together at General Dynamics in Quincy and continued their friendship in Maryland. Sharon and Jill resumed their friendship after their move from Brockton to Maryland.

Mrs Walter Howland and children (Sharon, Patty, Arlene, Muriel MaryAnn and Ernie.

James Saccone

November 16, 2007

I worked with your father when I got out of the service when I was at the shipyard in the 70's

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