Duncan Bateman RCMP – Retired

Grandma,
I miss Grandpa a lot.I know how sad you feel right now-it makes me sad too. Grandpa would want us to be happy. Love Caelan XOXO

Grandpa fixed my favourite teapot 3 times, and was good at fixing things. He called me Snickelfritz because he loved me. I love my Grandpa and Grandma. I will give Grandma lots of kisses so she doesn't miss Grandpa so much.

I was shocked to hear of Dunc's untimely passing. I had the good fortune to work with Dunc in "K" Division. A ready smile and helpful hand was the norm. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carole, may the many wonderful messages of support bring you comfort at this time of sorrow. My memories of you and Donc go back to the late 60's in Sault Ste Marie where Donc was a big brother to this rookie..He was kind, thoughful and so very generous. sincerely, Bob Washburn (Orleans)

To
The Bateman Family
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you in your time of grief. Please accept our condolences and May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol and family,
Saddened to hear about Dunc's passing. He will be remembered fondly by all those who knew him. We can still see him on our floor dunking for apples with his top hat on!
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May your treasured memories always bring a warm glow to your hearts and a smile to your lips.

Dearest Carol and Family : We just returned from holiday and learned of Duncs passing . We were shocked and so , so saddened. He was a wonderful guy and our memories of our days together in hockey and our association while in the Force will remain with us. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We hope that your memories of your wonderful years together will sustain you during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed .

Sue and Ron Jackson

Carol and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dunc's passing and will always remember him for his great sense of humour and his kindness and sincerity. Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Fred & Mavis Brust

To the Bateman clan, near and far. We send our sincere condolences on the death of Duncan. Lots of memories come back at a time like this - we too had Duncan do some work at our house, just like so many others and the work he did is as good today as the day it was done. I am particularly grateful for Duncan's compliments toward the Band whenever we were performing in his work area, Edmonton being one of them. It was always special to receive compliments from Force members. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Dear Carol and family,
Our heart felt condolences to you and your loved ones at this time of sorrow. We know that Dunc will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Take care.

Gene & Zenia Mitran

Sorry to hear of your loss Carole, Dunc was a real gentleman and I enjoyed working for him. I appreciated his honesty and integrity.

Carol and Family,

Annick and I are deeply saddened by Duncan's unexpected passing. He was always the first to give a helping hand and I will always appreciate being able to go three houses down for some advice whenever needed. The cremony today was very touching. You are in our thoughts during this painful time.

Carole and family.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Carole, Cheryl, Marci, Kelly and Rob,

I am so sorry for Duncan's loss.

The many entries in this guest book from friends and family all over the world speak to the generosity, integrity and decency that characterised his life. I’m afraid I won’t add much to their eloquence. What I can write, is that for anyone who had the privilege of knowing Duncan Bateman he personified what we all mean when we say “a good man”.

Like others in the Rebus family, I am saddened that I had the privilege of knowing him for what was too brief a time.

Sincerely,
Phil

Don: Sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.

Carol and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Dunc,s unexpected passing.
Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Bruce&Alix Nicolson

Rob and Family,

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father, are thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Take Care.

Marc, Michelle, Benjamin, Philippe and Luke Gagnon

Dear Rob,Yvonne and family -
We were shocked to hear of Dunc's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and the whole family.

Dearest Bateman family, may the most blessed memories bring you solace during this trying time. God speed to you all.

Dear Carole & family:
I was so saddened to hear of Duncan's passing. Words seem so inadequate at a time like this ... My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I knew Mr. Bateman while working at CPIC - RCMP. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all the Bateman family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mel Barnes / Nancy Swan

Carole,Cheryl,Marci,Rob and families and all the relatives,
My deepest sympathy to you ALL on the loss of a very wonderful, kind, loving, fun person,DUNC. How you will miss him!
Hope the many fond,happy memories you have of him will sustain you at this time and in the future.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Shirley Koroluk, Winnipeg, MB

Dear Carol and Family

So sorry to hear of Duncan's passing. He was one of the nicest men one could hope to meet. The Valley will miss him.

Deepest Sympathy.

Lois McKay and Family

Dear Carole and Family
God has taken Duncan much to quickly, no time for farewells or see you soon. Be strong for when all is said and done he shall send for us to join him on his journey of deeds yet undone.
June Gauthier and Family

Dearest Cheryl and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a very special man and I know he will missed greatly. I send you all my love and support. Shannon and Family

Dear Carol and Bateman Family,
My most sincere condolences to all of you at this time. Duncan Bateman was a wonderful individual; a rare blend of kindness, generosity, and understated dignity. When I think of Duncan two images always come to mind; working all day (on his holiday) to finish our clinic, and standing at the beach with the physique of a man half his age. He was someone I admired, and I am very sorry to see him pass.

Carole & your Wonderful Family,
Our thoughts have been with you each hour of the past days, after hearing of Duncs passing,he was always a special friend. We hope you gain strength from each other now & in the days to come. May God bless you all.

I was both shocked and saddened to read about Dunc’s passing. I worked for Dunc several years ago and will always remember him as an honest, caring and generous man. My thoughts are with the Bateman family during this most difficult time.

Dear Rob, Yvonne and the entire Bateman family:

May I offer you my sincerest condolences at the loss of your father. Loss such as this is never easy, but know that Duncan is now at peace. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad to have run into you earlier this year, and equally glad to see you all smiling as ever you have...keep it up, as I'm sure it's what made your Dad proud.

Regards

Dear Rob and Family,
Brent and I are so sorry for your loss. I know that it doesn't help, but the extent of the pain and loss you feel is directly proportional to the amount of joy and love you shared with your father, husband, grandfather during his life. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Caroline and Brent

Kelly, Glen & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jenny & Jim

Dear Carol and family -
My memories of Dunc go back so many years, back to the Benito and Durban days. Dunc was always such a gentleman and a very good friend in our teenage years. I'm sorry our paths didn't cross when you lived in Edmonton.
May the memories you have of your life together sustain you through this most difficult of times.
My deepest sympathy!
Betty Emmerton (nee Patten)

Carole I would like to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Dear Carole and family:

Very saddened to hear of your loss. We think often of your short visit to Australia. I think God must have a repair job for Duncan. He was the best. Condolences from Barbara and Johnny Mac from Glenelg South Australia

Dear Carole & family: We were terribly shocked to hear of Dunc's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Our deepest condolences.

Carol

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Dunc's passing. Both you and Dunc left a void in Edmonton when you returned to Ottawa and you were missed. We have such great memories of our days in the O. Mess and the fun we shared. Dunc was a true gentleman and it was our privilage to have known him. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers.

Marnie & Jack

The Batemans

I know the passing of your Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather is incredibly shocking right now. The pain you are feeling is a tribute to the kind of man Duncan was. He will be remembered often and fondly. His influence and love has shaped his children, his grandchildren and all who knew him in so many ways. In this way, he will always be with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Heather, Martin, Richard, Allie, Megan and Colin

Carol & family

I was so sad to hear about the passing of Dunc. I worked for Dunc at CPIC in the early eighties and he was a great guy. I will always remember his kindness and generosity. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rob and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to the Bateman family. We have fond memories of your dad at rinks and soccer fields.
You are in our thoughts.

Marci and Wilf,

Our deepest sympathies for your loss.

Dear Rob and Yvonne,

Shaun and I were sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Shaun and Tracey Quinn

To the Bateman Clan: Our dearest friends:

Oh, the memories we have shared over the years. Remember our trip out west. What a hoot that was. All the times we got together when we lived in Ottawa. Remember Cindy pulling off Dunc's soaks. These memories, and many more, we will share in years to come. Our love goes out to each and every one of you. We will miss Dunc, this very kind and generous man. Love to all Marilyn and Alex

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all of the Bateman family. We hope that you will find comfort in each other and the wonderful legacy Duncan has left in all of you by being your husband,father,grandfather and friend.
Sincerely,

Everytime I think of "Mr. Bateman" I only think happy and warm thoughts - good memories of trips out west and friendly conversations - it was easy to see he cared about others and why others cared about him! Words alone cannot express my sadness. Be sure that you are in our thoughts and I wish we could be there this week. Our condolences to you all.

A truly amazing man. We will always remember Duncan for his smile and the ability to put his hands to anything.
Our thoughts are with you all.

Don and Carol, The loss of a brother is always filled with sorrow. Please know that we are with you in love and prayer. May our Lord welcome him and give you all courage to bear the loss.

To the Bateman family, I am truly sorry to hear about your dads passing. I have many, many fond memories of Long Island. Being in the cottage, I was always with Kelly and your dad was alot of fun.
Please know you are thought of at this difficult time. Heaven now has 2 angels as mom left us last year.
Take care.
Sincerely,
Cathy (Smith) Lawrence

We are very sad to hear of Mr.Batemans passing.We have alot of fond memories when we were all at Long Island. Sending our love
Peggy Frederick, and Terry Smith family

Dear Rob, Yvonne, Kayle, Danica and Logan,
our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Your father (grandfather) was no doubt a very generous, loving and kind man and he will be missed by everyone. His memory will live on forever. Take care.
Hamida and Alec Charania

Carole and family: Bev and I were saddened to learn of Duncan's passing. We last saw the two of you at Long Island in the spring of 2006, a few days prior to discovery of Bev's illness. We will remember the good times - thoughts of a kind gentleman - always helpful - always thoughtful of others. You and your family hang in there Carole. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carole,Cheryl, Marci, Kelly ,Rob and to all the grandchildren and relatives, we are shocked and saddened by the news of Duncans passing. He certainly set the standards high in what a decent and kind human being we should all be. He will be sadly missed.. Our saddest condolences. Melanie and Rick Baldwin-Ooms

Dear Carole, Cheryl, Marci & Family,

I was very saddened to hear of Duncan's passing and my sincerest sympathies go out to your whole family.

Sincerely,

Carole, Cheryl, Marci, Kelly, Rob and family,

Duncan was an amazing person; always kinds, always giving and always there to lend a helping hand. He was a wonderful Husband, Father & GrandPa and his grandchildren especially will forever be proud to have had him as their very own. May the many happy memories of Dunc help you through this difficult time. We love you all very much.
Carol, Jamie, Alyssa, Shelby & Ingrid

Dear Marci, Wilf and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult times. Remember the good times and hold them close to your heart which will help to ease the void you are feeling at this time. A father is special and a grandfather too. Know that he is always with you in your thoughts.

We, in Windsor and the surrounding area, are saddened by the sudden loss of a generous and kind cousin and nephew - our thoughts and prayers are with Carole and the family - Love from Aunt Annabelle and cousins Brian Smith, Sherry Rivett, Mary Lynn Whittal and Bonnie Tarcia

Carole, Rob, Cheryl, Kelly & Marci
I can't stop thinking about all of you and Uncle Dunc and remembering the special time we spent together this summer. Uncle Dunc was such an endearing man with a heart of gold. I will never forget him. We are sending big hugs with Doug when he sees you this week.
Love, Andrea, Sean and Jackson

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Bateman family in this very difficult time. Duncan was obviously very loved and will live in your hearts and memories forever.

To all who love him:

A MIGHTY MIGHTY BATEMAN with his socks pulled up tall, admired by many and loved by ALL.. Remember his smiles and his frowns.. the joy a baby gave him .. his laughter and his tears .. the paitence he had .. Not a finer man could you find.. AN UNCLE I ADMIRED and was proud to have..

You will be missed, Cora Lea

To Kayleigh, Danica and the Bateman family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking about you.

We are all sorry you had to leave. You cared so much for your family and friends. I will miss you in my life and I love you very much.

Duncan was my grandpa and I will miss him very much. My grandma lost her best friend. Grandpa was the best ever. I love you Grandpa.

Carole and family: My heart goes out to each as I recall such warm memories I have of our Cousin Duncan! He was such a kind generous person. He will be missed by all! Lots of Love-Bonnie Tarcia

Carole & Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of Duncan. We fondly remember him as an excellent member of the RCMP, and he will be sadly missed.
Sincerely,

Duncan Bateman was our loving grandfather.We were very shocked by the loss of our grandpa. We miss him so much and he will always be loved and remembered by everyone he knew. So many wonderful memories we shared throughout the years we had with him. Always remembered by Alexis and Kayleigh?

Dear Marci and family,
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard, Mona & family

Rob and Yvonne and family,
I was sorry to hear about Rob's dad. I know he was very special to all of you. My thoughts are with you all at this time.

Don & Carole our sincere condolence
and prayer for all the Bateman family on your loss.In time of sorrow all will miss Duncan but remember that he is now with God and all can cherish the memories of his life with family Love Harry & Margaret Hanley

Dear Marci,
Chuck & I are very sorry for the loss of your Dad. We only meet your Dad once and we found him to be very friendly & funny. We know that he will missed by everyone.

Debbie & Chuck McCormac

Uncle Dunc's life was too short. He had so much energy and strength. I will remember his incredible generosity and stoicism.

Marci,Wilf, Chad & Cody, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Are thoughts are with you
Michele, Chris, Dylan & Nick

Duncan Bteman was my granpa. he was a very caring and loving man. He loved to go golfing and hang out with his friends and family. My family loves my granpa and we are very sad to see him leave.

To: Carole, Cheryl, Marci, Kelly and Robert,

We were very saddened to hear about Duncan's sudden death. Although we only knew Duncan for a short time it was easy to see his "selfless and generous " personality.

We hope that all of your fond memories will give you some comfort at this difficult time.

Thinking about all of you and sending our deepest sympathies.

My deepest sympathy Kelly and also to your family. I wish I could be there for you but you are definitely in my thoughts. See you when you get home.

Cheryl my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your father was such an amazing person. Generous, strong and always supportive of you and your family. He will trully be missed.