It is with profound sadness that the family of Lynn (Wiltse) Bateman announces her passing on August 3, 2024 at the age of 73, after a lengthy battle with Waldenstrom’s Lymphoma.
Lynn was born in Batavia, NY. She spent her early childhood in East Pembroke and South Byron. She was a 1969 graduate of Byron-Bergen High School. Lynn loved playing guitar and spoke fondly of her time playing and singing in a select high school choral group named The Difference. Lynn worked as a human resource manager for John H. Harland Company, until they closed their Rochester area plant. And, in 1998, she fulfilled a dream of renovating, owning and operating Oatka Creek Bed and Breakfast (LeRoy, NY).
Lynn looked forward to summer Sundays at the Avon Flea Market, selling antiques. She loved entertaining family at her Silver Lake cottage. But, most of all, attending and supporting all of her grandchildren’s activities.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Craig Bateman. Her three daughters – Jennifer (Greg) DiQuattro, Hilary (Lee) Woodring and Jill Bateman (Dan Bacon). Her sister Kay Harmon and brother Leigh (Dawn) Hennig and sister-in-law Lisa Hennig. Grandchildren Ben, Olivia, Joshua, Craig, Cole and Jaxson. Brother-in-law Noel (Sally) Bateman and sisters-in-law Carol Bateman and Kay (John) Tegelaar. And, many beloved nieces and nephews.
In death, Lynn is reunited with her mother Naomi Martin, brother Brad Hennig, mother-in-law Dora Jones and brothers-in-law Ronald Harmon and Dean Bateman.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 9th at H.E. Turner and Co., Inc. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake Ave. Bergen, NY from 4 pm to 7 pm. Her funeral service will also be at H.E. Turner Funeral Home on Saturday, August 10th at 10 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Community Clothes Closet and Food Pantry, 6 North Main Street, Perry, NY 14530. Lynn frequently donated bags of food to their pantry. Or to James P. Wilmont Cancer Center, Box 704 Rochester, NY 14642.
The family wishes to thank Lynn’s medical team at Wilmot Cancer Center for 17 years of treatment. The palliative care team at Strong Memorial Hospital for their compassionate comfort and care. And sincere thanks also to family, friends and her Silver Lake community, for all of the love and encouragement during her health journey.
To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
