ARLENE M. BATCHELDER
ABBOT, Arlene M. Batchelder, 64, passed on to be with the Lord Jesus, May 31, 2002. Arlene was at home at the time of her passing and was surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 9, 1937, in Newport, daughter of Harold and Gladys Marie (Melvin) Russell. Arlene married Keith A. Batchelder on May 11, 1954.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years; a son and his wife, Keith Philip and Debi Batchelder of Abbot; a foster daughter and her husband, Mary and David Manson of Tenn.; 9 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter; 3 sisters, Beatrice and her husband, Vaughn Pipes of Virginia, Marian and her husband, Edward Labonte of Corinna and Alice Belgrade of Virginia; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

At her request there will be no public calling hours. Graveside services will be held at 3 PM Sunday June 9, 2002 at the Corinna Village Cemetery with Pastor Ray Beless officiating. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Guilford.