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Ellen Bateman Obituary
Born in Orchard Park, N.Y., on June 3, 1922, she was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Schichtel. She was a graduate of New York State Teachers College in 1944.
Ellen was employed as a teacher at Dondero School for more than twenty years. She was a communicant of Saint James Church, Corpus Christi Parish.
The widow of M/Sgt Charles S. Bateman Sr., USAF (Ret.) who died in 2006, survivors include her children, Charles Bateman Jr., and wife Patricia of Springville, N.Y.; David Bateman and wife Robin of Eliot, Maine; Marcia Bateman Price of Hewitt, N.J.; Robert Bateman and wife Rilla of Lincolnville, Maine; grandchildren, Kristen McManus, Aaron Bateman, Nathan Bateman, Charles Bateman III, Frances Bateman; great grandchildren, Aidan McManus, Sam McManus, Sarah McManus, Caleb Bateman, Alyssa Bateman, Annabella Bateman, Andrew Bateman, Alex Bateman, and Caitlynn Bateman.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State Street, Portsmouth, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Saint James Church, 2075 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Veterans Count, Easter Seals of NH, 555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03103 or at www.vetscount.org/nh.
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for Ellen Bateman
Frances Williams
December 16, 2020
Thanks for the fond memories and keeping us in line at Dondero, Mrs. Bateman. You live on in our hearts. ❤
Jeremy Kube
December 28, 2016
Mrs. Bateman was a great teacher who really went the extra mile for her students and instilled in me a desire to keep up with current events in the world; something I do to this day at nearly 40 years of age. I am sure that Dondero school was never the same after she retired as the world will be different now that she is not in it. Beyond being a great teacher, she was a great person and she will be missed. My sincere condolences to Mrs. Bateman's family and close friends.
Stephanie LaChapelle
December 28, 2016
Mrs. Bateman was one of my fourth grade teachers at Dondero school. I remember her well! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have nothing but good memories of her as a teacher!
Richard Ho
December 28, 2016
Mrs. Bateman challenged us in 4th grade every day. At Dondero, I remember writing a story about a trash can that came alive and threatened some chickens. My drawing of the chicken coop was basically a small house, and Mrs. Bateman said with a smile, "That is not a chicken coop! You need to go to the library and look one up!" Thank you Mrs. Bateman - for making me do it right, and for instilling a love of the library in me. I've recalled this episode many times over the past 40+ years.
My heartfelt condolences to the Bateman family.
Carol Hanscom
December 26, 2016
Our Sincere Sympathy on your loss of your mother Ellen Bateman. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
December 25, 2016
My condolences to the Bateman family on your loss. Mrs. Bateman was one of my favorite teachers at Dondero and I often share her witticism (and give her props, of course), "You learn something new every day." With a wink and twinkle in her eye, she would respond with this comment to a student's factual or not-so-factual answer to a question . Rest in Peace, Mrs. Bateman. You were a gem. Fondly, Julie Beaulieu Hayes
December 25, 2016
My condolences for your loss. May God bless the family with kindness and peace during this time. 1Corinthians 1:3.
December 23, 2016
Ellen was a mentor/role model to me when I began my teaching career. Kathleen Cole
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