Pearl Julia Batten (nee Tetford)
April 3, 1932 to December 29, 2023
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Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday, December 29th, 2023, Pearl Julia Batten (nee Tetford), age 91 years, formerly of Shearstown, NL.
Remembered with love by her daughter Donna; nieces and nephews: Sharon Reid, Marie Clarke, Lynn Shell, David Vokey, Kenneth Hookey, Kathi Shaw, Keith Hookey, Paul Hookey, and their families. Also Juanita Hodder, Christina Hookey, Lawrence Hookey and their families; and her cousins in Newfoundland, Canada, and the United States.
Predeceased by her parents Albert and Myra Tetford; husband Gordon; mother-in-law and father-in-law Maggie and Charlie Batten; brother David; sister Cavell; brother James Vokey and sister-in-law Mary; sister Maude Yeo and brother-in-law Hubert; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Gladys and Roy Hookey; nephew Leslie Hookey, and dear family friend Lily Tetford.
Pearl was a grade school teacher for 38 years, starting at age 17 in Spread Eagle, then teaching in Bishop’s Cove, St. Mark’s School (Bareneed), St. Thomas’ School, St. Mary’s School and Blackall Memorial School (St. John’s). Her last 25 teaching years were as the Grade One teacher at Brinton Memorial School in St. John’s from where she retired in 1987.
Pearl enjoyed many handicrafts, including sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery and tatting, making many items for herself, her family and others. She enjoyed berry picking all her life, especially in her youth where she picked berries in order to purchase school books and as an adult making hundreds of bottles of preserves for family, friends and church sales. A great baker, she was known for her cups of tea, homemade cookies and tea buns. She was an avid gardener and dearly loved tending to her gardens at her home in St. John’s and summer house in Bareneed. Pearl was a longtime volunteer and contributor of her handwork to the annual St. Thomas Fall Fair.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 2nd, and from 10-12 noon Wednesday, January 3rd.
Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, St. John’s.
Visitation will continue at Moore’s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, January 4th, and from 10-12 noon Friday, January 5th.
A Committal service will take place on Friday, January 5th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Bareneed, NL.
Flowers gratefully accepted. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Thomas’ Church, St. Mark’s Church (Shearstown) or the Anglican Parish of Port-de-Grave.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on January 2, 2024
10-12 noon on January 3, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00am, Wednesday January 3rd
St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Military Rd.
Interment to take place after the visitation in St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Bareneed, at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 5th, 2024
Donna,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have many good memories of your Mom when she was the Grade One teacher at Brinton Memorial and my Mom, Millie Baker was the Kindergarten teacher. They were good friends! I know you and your Mom were very close and you have wonderful memories! Thinking of you! Heather
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Mrs. Batten. I had the honor of having her as my grade 1 teacher at Brinton many years ago. This lady was everything a teacher should be….classy, smart, kind, patient, and she obviously loved teaching. She was very good at that.
Mrs,Batten. I hope you realized how many of your students were so very fond of you. RIP and sing with the angels sweet lady.
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Nancy Peckham
Donna, I am so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. I loved chatting to You and Pearl at Dr. Williams Dental office. Pearl was always so pleasant, treasure your many wonderful memories Donna, you were certainly a wonderful daughter. RIP Pearl🙏
Donna and Family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Mrs. Batten’s passing. As my Grade 1 teacher at Brinton in the mid-70s, I remember her with fondness.; she always had the kindest of smiles! And of course, seeing her on Sundays at church only served to remind us of the firm, yet guiding hand that she provided to us all through the week! Mrs. Batten gave many generations of students the desire to learn and the tools to succeed. She was instrumental in my own education as she instilled in me a love of language. I’m so very blessed to have had her as my teacher. I know she will be remembered by many as she has touched a multitude of lives throughout her storied career. Condolences to all her family and friends as you celebrate her life and cherish the memories you hold dear.
Donna – My sincere condolences on your loss. Your mother was an amazing woman and while I never had her as a teacher I remember her through you. I still have and use her fantastic icing recipe. She gave it to me after I raved about the icing on cupcakes she made for your birthday party when we were in Grade 6!
May you take comfort in a life well lived, a live that brought joy and knowledge to hundreds, and a life that left you with wonderful memories.
I was so sad to hear of Pearl’s passing. May your soul rest in peace and your family and loved ones know
God’s love and grace in their time of sadness. You will be missed.
Donna, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have many fond memories of grade one at Brinton Memorial and thought of her often during my own teaching career. Sincere condolences to you at this sad time, Claudia
Dear Donna and Family,
It is sad indeed to hear of the death of your Mother. Mrs. Batten, as we knew her, was a wonderful teacher who we encountered through our two sons, Hugh and Richard at Brinton Memorial School. We also met her on many occasions at St. Thomas’s church sales and other events, where she made many contributions.
May she rest in peace in the sure knowledge of the resurrection. To the family, we offer our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time..
Sending sincere condolences to Donna and family.
Mrs. Batten taught me in Grade One Brinton Memorial.
Lots of fond memories She always had a smile
All our family are sad that Mrs.Batten is no longer with us.We all remember her with deep affection.Victoria,Alice and James have had many fine teachers at Brinton. MacPherson and Booth Memorial.At Brinton,Pearl gave them the consistent loving care,,professional guidance and compassion that all children need as they begin their educational journey .Her kindness and generosity of spirit was boundless.She was the best of the best. Generations of students remember her fondly.
We all send our sincere condolences to her family ,colleagues and friends.
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Batten’s passing. She taught my children at Brinton and as my husband put “she was one of the good one” . For many years after when we would bump into each other she always asked about the children by name and was so pleased to hear news of them. Simply put she loved all the children and they loved her. I am grateful for her life and her time with my children.
Sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing Donna. It certainly marks the end of an era. May peace and joy be with you as you reflect on her well-lived life.
Donna, I was so sad to hear of your dear mother’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. As your Mom’s hairdresser for many decades, I always looked forward to her visits and chats about her family, knitting patterns, trips to Bareneed, berry picking, church fall fairs, and many stories of her teaching years. She always had a smile and a gentle way, and I will miss her. May she Rest In Peace
Donna,Jeanette and I are saddened to hear of your dear mother’s passing.. Pearl was a very devoted parishioner of St. Thomas’ and a dedicated volunteer. May God bless you as you celebrate the life of your mother.
Peter & Jeanette Harvey
Langley, BC
Donna, We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences
Hello Donna,
It’s been a long, long time since we have seen each other, or talked.
I have warm, vivid memories of your mom teaching us in grade one at Brinton. I remember her as a passionate, caring woman. You were blessed to have her as your mother. Your life with her must offer you great comfort from her passing. I wish you well.
Donna,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was an exceptional lady and I loved my visits with her and our chats over the years as she had so many stories to tell of her years of teaching.. I pray you will be comforted by many cherished memories with your Mom. I extend my deepest condolences to you.
Very Sincerely,
Natalie Richardson
We are so sorry to learn of Mrs. Batten’s passing. Our daughters, Jenny and Vicki, were students in her Grade One class at Brinton Memorial School. We remember her with great fondness. She was a kind and caring teacher who loved her students and they loved her in return. We are so grateful for the wonderful experiences she provided for our girls. May you be comforted by cherished memories. We extend sincere condolences.
Deryck, Linda, Jenny and Vicki Harnett
Dear Donna, Our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear mother. It was so good to see her with you at Church and at the Christmas events taking her part. Fond memories of our first meeting the family in Bareneed at St. Mark’s during our ministry there.
Dear Donna, Our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear mother. It was so good to see her with you at Church and at the Christmas events taking her part. Fond memories of our first meeting the family in Bareneed at St. Mark’s during our ministry there.
Bob and Eleanor Chafe
Donna, we were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We will certainly miss seeing her at St. Thomas’ and the fall fairs. Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
My Dear Donna I feel saddened and my heart is squeezed for you and your family. Seeing you both at the flower service this past summer in St Mark’s. will now be Pearl’s final resting place Beside Gordon . Promoted to Glory now as the gates of heaven are wide open and the stairs full of friends and family greeting her into eternity
Sleep forever Peacefully
So many wonderful memories of a lady who will always hold a very special place in my heart.. A welcoming smile, a hot cup of tea and of course delicious cookies were such a treat on a visit to Aunt Pearl‘s house.. Visits to Bareneed were extra special.
Donna we are sending our sincere condolences for the loss of your sweet mom. We know how deeply you will miss her.
Love Kathi Wayne, Leah and Jared
My condolences to Pearl’s family. I always enjoyed seeing her at the dentist office. Such a lovely lady. RIP.
My condolences to Pearl’s family. I always enjoyed seeing her at her the dentist office. Such a lovely lady. RIP.
Donna I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Deepest sympathy to you. I will miss seeing her at St Luke’s Church in Port de Grave . May she Rest in Peace
Donna,
Sending my condolences to you on the passing of your Mom. As you know she was both my Kdg. teacher and Gr. 2 teacher at Blackall Memorial., and a friend and colleague of my Mom. I always enjoyed our chats when we would see each other over the years. I hope your many memories will comfort you in the days ahead.
Donna, very sad to hear of your Mom’s passing this week. She will be missed you are in our prayers,
Dave Dewling
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Batten’s passing. Such a sweet and kind lady. I am so glad to have known her from St. Thomas.’
My condolences to Donna and all of her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Reverend Jolene
Aunt Pearl, you were such a wonderful woman who meant so much to our family, we have so many fond memories. You will be missed dearly by all whom had the pleasure of knowing you. Donna, we are thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing we could be there with you. We will be attending the service virtually and are grateful this has been offered to those who cannot attend in person. Sending big hugs. Love Juanita, Shandy, Brayden, Jorden & Kayla.
Donna, so sorry to hear of her passing. Many fond memories of Mrs. Batten at Brinton.
sad to know another life long friend as passed away. cherish her love and memories
Mrs. Batten was my grade one teacher at Brinton Memorial in 1968. Later we chatted at St. Thomas’s Church bake sales. Always a very kind lady. Always remembered fondly.
Beverley Rowe Karagianis
Donna, we are saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Pearl will be remembered as dedicated and respected teacher, a long time friend, and cousin. She will be missed. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
With deepest sympathy
Ches and Mary Warren
Hello, Donna. I’m very sorry to hear news about your mother. I’m so glad I visited both of you this summer, when she told us wonderful stories about her teaching years. She was so proud of that, as well she should. She was so good with those little ones. I wonder how many lives she touched. Hope that you can celebrate her wonderful life. Love to you from your cousin in the States. Ann-Marie Batten Grissino
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Thinking of you as mourn her passing and celebrate her life. May your memories be a blessing, bring you comfort and last a life time. God bless.