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Robert H. Batchelder

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Waters Funeral Home - Concord

50 S. Main St

Concord, New Hampshire

Robert Batchelder Obituary

ALLENSTOWN – Robert H. Batchelder, age 75, died at his home Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Goffstown, son of Horace Batchelder and the late Anne (Chroniak) Batchelder. He was raised in Allenstown and was a graduate of Pembroke Academy.

After graduation, he was picked up by the Boston Red Sox as a pitcher for the Waterloo, Iowa, Hawks of the Class D Midwest League. Robert served in the U.S. Army, serving one year at Fort Sill, Okla., and one year in Korea.

Robert worked for Pembroke Boats, Calypso Yachts and Pequod Yachts in his earlier years. He worked at the Federal Building in Concord for many years as a grounds and maintenance worker. Robert retired in 2012 from the New Hampshire Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts after 20 years of service in grounds and maintenance.

Neighbors would often see Robert puttering around the yard. He enjoyed working in his flower gardens, watching and feeding the birds and squirrels, and he loved making trips to Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun and Oxford Casinos. He was an avid sports fan always rooting for his Boston Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marilyn (Kress) Batchelder; a daughter, Kristen Brien and her husband Dan of Allenstown; a grandson, Danny Brien of Allenstown; a great-granddaughter, Adrianna Brien; and aunts and cousins.

As per Robert's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.

The Waters Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Published by Concord Monitor on Jan. 26, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Batchelder

35 Entries

February 10, 2015

To my cousin Bob,
I have many memories of us playing together as children in Suncook. We shared a love of the Red Sox and I remember when you started to play for them.
Rest in peace, Bob.

Your cousin Connie.

lewis

January 31, 2015

Deepest sympathy to the family. The strength from GOD can sustain you through this difficult time. May the loving memories you share with each other and friends bring you a measure of comfort.

Ken Collins

January 30, 2015

So sad to hear about Bob passing. He was such a wonderful, friendly person. Really enjoyed working with at the Supreme Court. His smile will be long remember. Ken and Beth Collins

Lorraine Albanese

January 30, 2015

With my deepst sympathy. You were my bright spot at the AOC. What a wonderful man.

January 30, 2015

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort you and the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76

Richard"Skilly" Thibeault

January 29, 2015

RIP Batchie,4yr.Classmate"60"at P.A. and teammate on the baseball team. I know you will strike out them up there with the FAST ball.RIP Skilly Thibeault

John Dyer

January 28, 2015

Bob made his mark on the world through his kind heart, his work ethic, his sense of humor, etc.. I could go on but just read the legacy that the folks who knew him have written about Bob. I am proud to have known Bob Batchelder and to have worked with him for the past 20 years. He was my friend and had no enemies and was the most loved man at the courthouse and The AOC Building.

John Dyer

Laura Mitchell

January 28, 2015

I am confident you found another nice pool to float around in and are enjoying a wine cooler. You will be missed by all who worked with at the NH Supreme Court and AOC. Good speed Bob.

Dale Trombley

January 28, 2015

Bob could always brighten my day & make me laugh. I feel blessed to have known such a positive & energetic person.

Claire Hussey

January 27, 2015

RIP Bobby. I am thankful to have know you as a hometown boy made good. I remember being a young girl that was fascinated with the star pitcher from Pembroke Academy that was drafted by the Red Sox. As a matter of fact, you told the story often of how your signing day was the only time you visited the Fenway shrine. You were a fixture in the Suncook community and I remember you wearing your Red Sox jacket at the local skating rink. You also helped with our CYO girls team and made all the girls blush. In 2001 I started work for the Administrative Office of the Courts and recognized you right away with your youthful figure and zest for life. I remember when you were going to eat your shoe if the Red Sox didn't win the World Series one year, you loved our Red Sox. We talked of our enjoyment of Foxwoods and how you like to stay on the lower floors. You always had a smile on your face and I always enjoyed seeing you and saying hello and hearing your baseball stories and sharing our enthusiasm for the Red Sox. Your retirement was too short, my friend, may you be throwing those fastballs in heaven like you used to in your prime.May the memories help your family through this difficult time...

Paula

January 27, 2015

With fond memories of a guy who smiled with his eyes.
Rip batchie.

Debbie Bills

January 27, 2015

I worked with Bob for many, many years at the NH Supreme Court and he was a very nice man. He was also one the hardest working men I ever met. He helped me alot through those years at the court. My sympathies go out to his family. We have lost a good one.

Anne Zinkin

January 27, 2015

I have such fond memories of Bobby Batch from working with him at the Supreme Court for about 12 years! He was a sweetheart. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.

January 27, 2015

I was a classmate of Bob's - PA '60. He was a great guy and the class of '60 will miss him.
Norma Daviault

CAROL BOISVERT (Martel)

January 27, 2015

I have many good memories of "Batchie" at St. Jean's skating rink and CYO basketball. RIP "Batchie".

David Kittredge

January 26, 2015

I only met you a few times and the times I met you you would always have a smile and wave to me and say hello you were very loved by your family Kristen Brien Dan Brien and meant the world to your grandson Daniel brien.you will always be remembered by your smile by many people and always loved by your family you may not walk this earth physically but spiritually you will always walk.

Denise & Alan Sheldon

January 26, 2015

I was so blessed to have known and worked side by side with Bob for 13 years. He always had a happy and positive disposition. Our sympathy and prayers go out to his family.

Sara Haskell

January 26, 2015

My deepest sympathy. Bobbie made me smile & laugh for years at the AOC! He was irreplaceable. I'm proud I knew him. He was a one of a kind. My heart goes out to his wife & family.

Kathy gelinaa

January 26, 2015

I am so sorry fort our loss. I worked with Bob and he was the sweetest guy to work with

Claire Hussey

January 26, 2015

I am so sad to read of Bobby's passing. I knew Bobby from my younger years when he was a local kid made good by signing with the Boston Red Sox. He skated at the local St. Jean parish with his Red Sox jacket on. He had made it, even for a brief minor league stint, and he was our local hero. I reconnected with him when I came to work at the Administrative Office of the Courts. He was never without a smile, such a fit man who came to work early in the morning with lunch at 10ish and was proud of the job he did for the courts. We could smell the aroma of his burgers around that time as he often cooked his lunch. He loved his Foxwoods visit and was a very proud man. I am fortunate to call him my friend. Bobby, it is a shame that you didn't get to enjoy enough of your retirement years but I can say that you enjoyed life to the fullest. RIP my friend...

Donna Pedeare-Reynolds

January 26, 2015

So many great memories of my cousin "Batchie". Our deepest sympathy to Marilyn and family.

January 26, 2015

Marilyn, Kristen, Dan & Danny,

So sorry for your loss, thinking of all of you at this difficult time and wishing you strength in the days ahead.

Dawn Vachon

Sarah prewara

January 26, 2015

I only met you a couple Times. But you were a good man. And you will be missed. RIP.

January 26, 2015

This is how he would like to be remembered. He loved the birds and squirrels and the outdoors in general.

January 26, 2015

Cindy & John Emery

January 26, 2015

Dear Marilyn, Kriste, Danny, Dan and Adrianna
You have our deepest sympathy. We will miss Bob so much. He was the best neighbor and friend anyone could ask for. We feel blessed to have known him for 35 years.We will miss seeing him out in the yard puttering around with his flowers or just sitting and soaking up some sun, also those visits we had when dropping by just to catch up and chat. Bob was always there for us if we needed a helping hand We are here for you any time you need us.

January 26, 2015

Peggy Haskett

January 26, 2015

Everyone at the Supreme Court loved Bob. No matter the job, he tackled every task with a smile and a "can do" attitude. My deepest sympathy to his family.

January 26, 2015

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES...VERY SORRY TO READ ABOUT BOB BATCHELDER -- BOB BATCHEDER WAS A CLASS GUY--INCREDIBLE WORK ETHIC.! I WILL MISS HIM AND HIS WIFE...GLAD TO KNOW BOB. HE LOVED PEMBROKE ACADEMY -- IT'S SPORTS -- THE SCHOOL........ JIM BOYLE--CONCORD NH

Frank and Marge Blanchard

January 26, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Elizabeth Begin

January 26, 2015

Marilyn, Kristen, Dan, Danny and Adrianna,
Please know that we send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We will miss Bob's smile and many stories. Please reach out to us if you need anything at all.
~Elizabeth & Ted

Lisa Merrill

January 26, 2015

We all loved Bobby here at the AOC. A smile was always waiting us when we saw him. My deepest sympathy. I am grateful to have known him.

RAY HAMEL

January 26, 2015

I'm very sorry for your loss, I will continue to hold your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Marsha

January 26, 2015

RIP Batchie

The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home

January 26, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.