It is with sadness and heavy hearts, we (Elaine and Martin) announce the passing of our dear beloved dad, Irving Batstone, on Monday, March 5th, 2018 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 78 years after a lengthy battle with cancer. He faced his illness with courage and strength. Leaving to mourn are his children Elaine (Mike) Walsh in Corner Brook and Martin (Allison) Batstone in Halfway Point, his precious grandchildren James (Beth) in Dartmouth, NS and Rose in Corner Brook, his precious great-grandchildren Paige, Ryder, Beckham and River whom he all loved dearly, his brother Roy (Donna) Batstone, his sister-in-law Eileen Batstone, special sister-in-law Judy (Wade) in Pasadena, best buddies Ches and Eric along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by our loving mother and his partner of 53 years Gertrude, his parents Martin and Mary Batstone, his mother and father-in-law Theresa and Cyril Companion, sisters Stella (Doug) Stevens, Esther (Shirley Norman), brother Art Batstone, sister-in-law Ruby Batstone, nephews Richard and Robert Batstone, Jim Hayes. In keeping with Irving’s wishes, cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of our dad.