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With heavy hearts the Battles family announces the passing of Dr. E. Deland Battles, Jr. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. He was born January 7th, 1933 in Waterville, NY.
He is survived by his devoted wife Eileen Boyd Battles; two children: Sarah Battles Franklin and Kathryn Battles Schmidlen who were "the light of his life"; two grandchildren: Sophia Frances and Ada Celeste Franklin; three stepchildren: Suzanne Glynn Cotter, Jennifer Glynn Preti, and David Boyd Glynn; and his sisters: Mrs. Dianne Hearn and Lois Battles.
Dr. Battles was a graduate of St. Marks Prep School in Southborough, MA, Columbia College and New York Medical College. He did his internship at Baylor University in Houston, TX and residency at Flower of 5th Ave. and Metropolitan Hospitals in New York City. He then served in the Army for two years in France.
Dr. Battles practiced medicine for 50 years in Nyack, NY. He was a compassionate and dedicated physician who placed the well being of his patients above all else. He loved time spent with his family in the Catskill Mountains, hunting with his Gordon Setters, golfing, and hiking. He was also an accomplished pilot, instructor and FAA Examiner.
He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to United Hospice of Rockland.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bairbre Gaynor
October 20, 2014
I am so sad to learn of Dr. Battles' passing. I worked with him at Nyack Hospital for 30 years. He was always so nice to me and I liked him very much. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Dr. Battles.
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Dorothy Ryan
October 20, 2014
So sorry to hear this news. Dr Battles was a fine doctor and a kind caring man. I will miss him very much.
James F. Leiner
October 20, 2014
I am sorry to learn of Dr. Battles passing. He was a family doctor to my Dad, Mom and me for many years. Truly a compassionate gentleman and a very good doctor. He left a legacy of many folks in better health. May he R.I.P.
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