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, a live-stream link will be made available shortly.
Tributes
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