Jon MacKay Batchelder

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Jon MacKaye Batchelder, 69, of Augusta, GA passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012 at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 4pm in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Born in Laconia, NH, he was the son of the late Sydney and Ada Jacobs Batchelder. He graduated in 1960 from Inner Lakes High School. Jon was a carpenter for over twenty years and retired as service manager from the Augusta Chronicle after twelve years of service. He served his country in the Air Force. Jon was very active with The American Legion Post #205, Military Order of The Cooties Pup Tent #69, Sons of The American Legion #178, 40 & 8, a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3200, and Fraternal Order of Eagles #1197. In addition to his parents, Jon was preceded in death by a brother; Gregory Batchelder. He is survived by his wife of thirty nine years, Andrea Thompson Batchelder, son, Michael and his wife Julie Batchelder, Ottawa, Canada; brother, Jan Batchelder, Meredith, NH; sister, Gaye OMalley, Hampton, NH; brother and sister in laws, Robert and Betsy Thompson, Gary and Judy Thompson, Larry and Rita Thompson, Kerry and Rita Atwood, Jeff and Brenda Kollwitz, numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends after the service at The American Legion Post #178, 3219 Richmond Hill Rd. Augusta, GA 30906. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland Hospice, 208 Pitcarin Way # A, Augusta, GA, 30909.