It is with saddened hearts that the family of the late Joseph Battiste announces his sudden passing on Monday September 26 at his residence on Charles Street at the age of 66 years. Born in Port aux Basques, Joe was the son of the late Thomas and Jane Battiste. He was also predeceased by infant brother Cyril, brother Lewis Battiste, sister Mabel Battiste. Mother and Father in law Lewis and Ada Bird, sister in law Laura Pearce, nieces; Amanda Battiste, Rhonda Seaward, nephews; Joey Pearce, Jason Seaward, brothers in law; Bob Peddle and Joe Pearce. Leaving to mourn with many fond and precious memories his wife Marie (nee Bird) of 41 years. Proud father of Benjamin (Kathy) Battiste Paradise NL, Jeremy Battiste Port aux Basques. He will forever remain in the hearts of his brothers and sisters; Ronnie (Maxine) Battiste Doyles, Nina Peddle, Audrey (William) Seaward, Ray Battiste, Kevin (Donna) Battiste all of Port aux Basques, Marlene (Tom) Brake South Branch, Gerard (Carolann) Battiste, Jerome (Pauline) Battiste all of Port aux Basques, sisters in law Mary Battiste and Jean Gabriel. Brother in law Wilfred (Geraldine) Bird Port aux Basques, sisters in law; Hazel (Don) Osmond Cape Ray, Irene Bird (Phil). Geraldine Bird (Terry) all of Port aux Basques, Christine (Clay) Hardy Cape Ray, his special Cat Charlie and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Visitation taking place on Tuesday from 7-9 pm and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques. Funeral services taking place on Thursday September 29, 2 pm at St. James Anglican Church, Channel officiated by Rev. Marlene Harvey. Interment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in Joe's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care if East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuenralhome.com

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