Obituary of Gerald Alan Batchelder

Gerald Alan Batchelder, 72, devoted husband of Lois (Pinette) Batchelder passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at home after a brave battle with cancer.

He was born December 19, 1951 in Howland, Maine, the son of Irvin and Ethel (Berry) Batchelder. After he graduated high school (Penobscot) in 1970 he joined the United States Air Force where he served from 1971 to 1979 and where he met the love of his life, Lois. Gerald worked as a metrologist his whole life and most recently at Medtronics in New Haven until he retired in 2020. In retirement Gerry enjoyed “playing “in his yard and took immense pride in making sure his lawn was meticulous. He also enjoyed trips with his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife of 49 years, Lois, Gerry is survived by his daughter Sara Batchelder and her fiancé Christopher Lee of Boston, MA; his son Adam Batchelder and his wife Elena of Millville, MA and their two beautiful children who were the light of his life, Ryan and Harper Batchelder. Gerry is also survived by his siblings Muriel Curtis, Evellyn and her husband Glenn Rideout; and several nieces and nephews, he was predeceased by siblings, Irvin Jr., Norman, Ronald, Phyllis and James.

As a loving Husband, Dad, and Papa we will forever be grateful for his gentle demeanor, mischievous smile, work ethic, faith, patience, positivity, his quiet strength and mostly his love. He will live in our hearts forever.

A celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00 am. Burial will follow at the Connecticut State Veteran Cemetery in Middletown with Military Honors at 10:00 am. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his name to the Middlesex Health Hospice Program, they went above and beyond in caring for Gerry. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.