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- North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/6/1950
Edwin F. Batt, 43, deputy
U. S. marshal in the Western
New York District for ten years,
died suddenly early today- in his
home, 349 Tremont St. He was
stricken with a heart attack and
died before a physician arrived.
A native of North Tonawanda,
Mr. Batt played varsity football
during his high school days. He
was the son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. John B. Batt.
Mr. Batt was an active worker
in the Democratic party here,
assisting in campaigns under the
chairmanship of the late John
Bollier and Dow Vroman, and
recently under Walter Jesella.
He attended several state conventions
and the 1949 Truman
'Inauguration.
Interested and active in the
work, of Scouting, Mr. Batt organized
and served as chairman
of Cub Pack 71 in Martinsville
fojr more than three years. He
was a member of Elk's Club
and Rescue Fire Company.
He is survived by his wife,
Laura, nee Smith; a son, Douglas;
two brothers John, of Sanborn,
and Lee -of North Tonawanda
and a sister, Mrs. James
Sheehan of Manchester, Conn.
Services will be Saturday at
8:45 a.m. in the Hamp Funeral
Home, 37 Adam St., and at 9
a.m. in St. Christopher's Church,
Niagara Falls Blvd. The Rev.
William Solleder will officiate.
Burial will be in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery.
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Abt 1907 - 1950 (43 years)