BATSON, Kathleen Mary (née Guthrie)
Born Monday August 29, 1927. Passed away Friday December 05, 2025.
Died peacefully at Anam Cara House on December 5, 2025 aged 98 years.
Daughter of Katherine and Andrew Guthrie (both dec). Sister of James (dec) and Patricia. Beloved wife of Raymond Joseph Batson (dec) and Thomas Vincent Walsh (dec). Dearly loved mother of Maree, Anne, Gabrielle, Peter, Lynne and Karen. Loved and respected mother-in-law and friend of Jim Ryan, Gai Batson, Mark Smith and Gaye Laing. Loved grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral notice
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Katheen Mary Batson will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 commencing at 2pm.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, please CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest sympathy to Jim, Maree and family for the loss of Kathleen .
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.December 17, 2025 12:58 pm
Thinking of you Maree at this very sad time for you and your family. May Kath rest in peace
December 17, 2025 11:17 am
Condolences to the Batson family on the passing of your Mother Kathleen. From Lillian and Frank Filice.
December 17, 2025 8:01 am
Kathleen. We only ever met once for a Christmas family celebration in Melbourne …but your presence and grace were undeniable, and your warmth and good humour and love of fine chocolate will forever remain with us as beautiful memories.
Our deepest condolences to our Dearest Karen and all of the enormous family. I know you will all miss Kathleen, but goodness what a long lifetime of memories you have to share and enjoy and keep in your hearts.
Much Love
The Ippolitis 🤍December 16, 2025 12:08 pm
Thought with Maree (as the only Barton I have known) - I tried sending an email but no longer have correct address… hence this posting. Maree - you were such a wonderful person to share a home with (Clifton Hill) I always just assumed your mother must have been a kind & gentle person - as were you. Thoughts with you & family … she was also obviously resilient! xx
December 16, 2025 11:07 am
To all of Kath's family and friends.
What can we say but how sorry we are for your loss. We have loved caring for Kath over the years. She will be missed and I will miss our cuppa and bicy chats,
Her stories and genuine kindness. What an amazing woman with an amazing story. Her - behind her birth and death is filled with so much that make her who she was. May your memories and stories with her give you comfort at this difficult time.Love From Steve and Milinda
Colac Yard Crew.December 16, 2025 11:05 am
Our deepest sympathy to all the Batson family. Kath was a long-standing friend of Bay Delahunty (dec). Elizabeth remembers Kath's kindness over the many visits playing with Karen in our childhood.
Kind regards Judith, Peter & Elizabeth Delahunty
December 15, 2025 10:40 am
Kath was a favorite in our family. Kind and gentle, she always wore a smile that shined simple goodness.
My thoughts are with you, Maree, Anne, Gabrielle, Peter, Lynne and Karen. And with you, Pat - you shared so much together.
A lovely person to have known and, I’m sure, a wonderful mother and sister to remember.
Leonie and Jean-Paul Treguer
December 13, 2025 10:43 pm
Condolences to Lynne and all the family for the loss of a lovely lady. Treasure the memories!
Best wishes
Bronnie and Rod Williams 🙌December 12, 2025 1:07 pm
Sincere condolences to Kath’s Family and Friends
From all the croquet club members at Colac. Kath was a valued and much loved member.December 11, 2025 12:21 pm
What a wonderful woman! Really fond memories of a grand lady and her constant endeavours to lead her clan with grace, style and resilience. She knew that she could do it AND she did!
Always not far from hearts of Dinny, Sharron, Cath, Denise(dec), Adrian, Tony, Mary-Anne and Denis JnrDecember 10, 2025 6:30 pm