Coleen E. Batten

Coleen E. Batten

Coleen Batten Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Delehanty Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 7, 2026.
Coleen E. Batten, a loving mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025; at the age of 68. She was born in Manhattan, NY on February 12, 1957, daughter of the late Walter & Joan (nee Retzler) Kardian. She was a graduate of Franciscan High School in Mohegan Lake, New York.

Recent years she lived in Minnesota, where she worked various secretarial jobs, and learned a lot.

Coleen enjoyed photography, the outdoors, and being by the water. She loved when she lived in Costa Rica for some time. Most of all she had a huge love for Bichon dogs; she had several over her years and loved each like a child.

Coleen is survived by her loving daughter Kristen Batten of Florida, and her two brothers: Brian (Kathleen) Kardian and Kevin (Lora) Kardian. She is also survived by numerous cousins, several nieces & nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. A Celebration of Life and interment will be private at the discretion and convenience of her family.

To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com

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