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David Battey Obituary
Prior to his retirement, David was a teacher for 30 years at Goffstown High School, where he served as Head of the Technology Department. He also was the longtime instructor for the Driver Education Program and taught 2,200 students to drive. He was an active member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and former member of Goffstown Masonic Bible Lodge. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air National Guard and United States Air Force.
Members of his family include his wife of 56 years, Margaret L. Battey; four children, Eric F. (Karyn) Battey, Mark S. (Angie) Battey, Craig D. Battey and Cheri M. Battey, all of Goffstown; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Eryn, Michael, Nathan, Brendan, Katherine, Stephen, Haley and Kevin. He also is survived by two sisters, Pauline Beauchemin and Lucy (Eddie) Dobe, and nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at French and Rising Funeral Home, 17 South Mast St., Goffstown. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, 7 North Mast Street, Goffstown. Spring burial will include military honors. For more information or to sign an online guestbook, go to www.frenchandrising.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Battey
Buzz Goodrich
April 23, 2017
We lite a candle today to honor the quiet strength of David. We are blessed to have known Dave and his wonderful family. Are thoughts and prayers are with you Margie as you and your family celebrate his life. Love, Buzz and Elaine Goodrich, Heathsville, VA.
Richard and Susan Turcotte
January 22, 2017
David was a wonderful neighbor, always willing to help and if you didn't have a tool for sure David had it for you to borrow. He will be greatly missed!
Lori Gaudreau
January 20, 2017
I was one of the many students Mr. Battey taught to drive. He was very kind, gentle and patient with all of us in Driver's Education. Rest in Peace Mr. Battey and prayers go out to your wife and family especially his son Eric who is one of my classmates of 1979. The world will miss such a gentle soul as Mr. Battey.
January 14, 2017
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy and Doc Barakian
January 12, 2017
To the Battey family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, he was one of the best teachers I had at GHS my you and your family find some peace
Paul Martin class of '85
Dennis and Barbara Siggins
January 12, 2017
With love and prayers and all the faith that Dave is safe with our Lord in heaven.
January 12, 2017
the rogers family
Tiffany Rogers
January 12, 2017
Rest In Peace Mr. Battey . Thoughts are with your loved ones
Dan Cargill
January 12, 2017
My condolences to you all. Mr. Battey was a wonderful divers Ed and shop teacher. He was a very patient and kind man who will be missed. A 1969 GHS grad
Elaine Simons
January 12, 2017
Our hearts go out to all of the family. He will now Rest In Peace. Prayers for you all! Love the Simons family
Pamela Marty
January 12, 2017
I never had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Battey since I didn't take Drivers Ed when I was at GHS. But I hear he was a very kind man and will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Mr. Battey. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Battey family. Pamela (Locke) Marty GHS class of '74.
Donna DiFranco
January 12, 2017
My heart goes out to you Cheri and your entire family! Always hold those wonderful memories close to your heart. You know he will be with you watching over all of you. Thoughts and prayers xoxox
Kelly Houghton
January 11, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Battey family during this time. I have very fond memories of the family and remember his patience and kindness at all times when teaching me to drive. I hope he can hang out with my dad. Love to you all.
Adreanne Lindsay Smith
January 11, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Battey family.
I had him for drivers ed when I was 16 and the State came to the school for testing. He was a great teacher. Graduated in 1967
Diana Thorp Spring
January 11, 2017
To the family of Mr Battey
He was a beloved teacher and Driver Ed instructor, he was a very thoughtful, kind man and will be missed by many...
BEVERLY (BRUNO) VOLNER
January 11, 2017
Our most sincere prayers and sympathy in the passing of Dave. What a wonderful teacher, husband, father and friend he truly was. Heaven has gained another angel in the choir. Love and blessings to all of the Battey family.
Leah Beaudet
January 11, 2017
Battey family,
My deepest sympathies for your whole family. Mr Battey was truly one of the greatest. Fond memories of our neighborhood and your family.
January 11, 2017
Rest in peace Mr. Battey - you were the very best Dr. Ed. teacher and you really cared about your students. My condolences to all your family. A 1968 GHS Grad.
Ava-lyn Lane
January 11, 2017
Battey Family,
I am sad to hear of Dave's passing. I enjoyed working with him at GHS and have always though so highly of him. When I first started teaching at the high school, he was one of my "go to people" that I could always rely on for sage advice. I have had the pleasure of having his children and grandchildren as students and over the years I have been able to keep up on Dave through them.
My thoughts are with you all.
Gail Morgrage
January 11, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Battey family. RIP Dave.
Diane / Michael Conti
January 11, 2017
Cherish the memories as they will give you strength. Sending our love. I wish we could be there but we are in spirit.
Patricia Marquis
January 11, 2017
Margie and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. May you hold him and the memories in your heart forever . God Bless
Pat Marquis
Brenda Roukey
January 11, 2017
Cheri, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Thinking of you and your family.
Elizabeth Holm
January 11, 2017
My home away from home. Love to my Battey family.
Liz Holm
Andi Card
January 11, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the entire Battey Family in the loss of such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. I've known Dave for many years and without a doubt he was one fun loving, fantastic men I've had the honor of ever knowing. Dave played baseball with my two older brothers Dick and Bob that is how I first got to know him. Again my deepest sympathy to the Battey family. Dave will live on forever with all of us who have had the pleasure of ever knowing him, his gentle side, and love for all his family.
Andi Card
Kathy Buxton Russell
January 11, 2017
Mr. Battery will be remembered by me as an extremely kind man with a great sense of humor. He taught me how to drive after all! I recall many greatthings about the Battey family in conjunction with the Simons family. Goffstown has lost a good Man. My thoughts and prayers go out to Margie and the kids during this difficult time. Keep your memories close as they will comfort you. He will always be with you! Rest in peace kind sir.
Audrey & Dick Kincaid
January 10, 2017
So sorry to learn of Dave's passing, blessings and peace to all the family.
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