On Wednesday March 11, 2020 our hearts were broken and our lives changed forever as our beloved James Bateman (Junior) passed away peacefully on his 70 ^th birthday surrounded by his loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories, his loving and devoted wife Edna (nee Parsons) of 49 years. He will also be sadly missed by some of his favorite people, who looked up to him and were very special to Junior. Pauline, Ryan, Paul, Geneva, Stacy, Leroy, Clark, Dylan, Callie, Layla, Cliff, Jennifer and Swansetta will always have many fond memories of Junior to carry in their hearts. He will also be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters; Cliff Bateman (Janet), Richard Bateman (Ann), Dorman Bateman (Geraldine), Marilyn Northcott (Brian), Maggie Meade (Terry), Pauline Anderson (Stan), Viola Parsons (Paul), Liz Meade (Ken), Rose Francis (George), Eileen Munden (Allan), sisters and brothers in laws; Linda Billard (Leon), Ronnie Parsons (Phyllis), Harry Parsons, Meta Bateman and a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Junior was predeceased by his parents James and Margaret Bateman, stepmother Jenny Bateman, brother Walter Bateman, sister Loretta Payne, foster parents Olive and Tom Munden. Junior was a quiet and gentle man, he was very humble and down to earth and never wanted any riches in life, only to be comfortable. He was a man of strong faith, a hard worker and his love for family and community will be etched in the hearts of everyone who was fortunate to have shared in the life of this wonderful man.

The family will be receiving relatives and friends at St. Michael's and All Angel's Anglican Church on Friday and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm from where the funeral service will take place on Sunday March 15, 2:30 pm officiated by The Rev. Canon Jeffrey Petten. In keeping with Junior's wishes, cremation will follow. Interment will take place at a later date. Flowers and donations are graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts