Doris Irene Batson

Doris Irene Batson, the former Doris I. Long, 79, of Honesdale, PA and formerly of Kearny, NJ died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at The Masonic Home of Delaware, following an illness. She was the wife of Robert Park Batson, who preceded her in death in July, 2004.
Born August 22, 1929 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Elsworth and Naomi Irene Long of New Jersey. A graduate of Lyndhurst High School, she worked for The Prudential Insurance Company, Newark, NJ and the Town of Lyndhurst, NJ before becoming a devoted wife and mother. She assisted in the operation of the George J. Brierley Funeral Home, Kearny, NJ from 1964 to 1982 with her husband retiring to Pleasant Mount, PA and later moving to Honesdale, PA. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington in Kearny, NJ and a member of The Laurel Guild. While living in Kearny, Doris was active in numerous organizations and charities in support of her husband, son and daughter. Doris' warm heart and wit were a great comfort to her entire family.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert K. Batson and sister, Loretta L. Price. Surviving is her daughter, Lynda A. Goold and granddaughter Casey Lyn Goold, both of Midletown, DE; a brother William E. Long Jr., of Middlesex, NJ and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial Services will be held in the Wesley Room of the Central Methodist Church, 10th and Church Sts., Honesdale, PA, Saturday August 15th by the Reverend Tony Hipes. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. The family is graciously requesting memorial contributions be made to The Masonic Home of Delaware, 4800 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington DE, 19807, in lieu of all flowers.
Local arrangements, Hessling Funeral Home 428 Main St. Honesdale.