Shirley E. Bateson

Shirley E. Bateson, 90, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 21, 2025.  She was the wife of the late James G. Bateson, Jr.  Born in Rumford, she was a daughter of the late Anders G. Olson and Ingeborg L. (Anderson) Olson.

Mrs. Bateson owned and operated Bateson’s Apple Farm for many years along with her husband.   She was well known for her delicious apple pies and loved serving her many loyal customers.   

She served as director of the school lunch program for the Town of Rehoboth until her retirement.

Above all, Shirley loved spending time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   

She leaves her loving daughters, Linda L. Farley & her husband Bruce of Rehoboth and Sandra J. Bateson of Rehoboth.  Cherished grandmother of Wendy L. Martins of Rehoboth, Matthew J. Farley of Berkley, MA, James D. DiIorio of Rehoboth, Melissa J. Roderick of Rehoboth, great-grandmother of Marco P. Martins, Hannah E. Palmer, Hailey A. Roderick, Ryan T. Roderick, Lilyana E. DiIorio, Olivia S. DiIorio, Jason M. Farley, Alec J. Farley, Layla A. Farley, and great-great-grandmother of Milena E. Martins, Elena A. Martins, and Aurora L. Palmer.  She was the sister of Kenneth R. Olson of Riverside and the late George E. Olson, Blanche L. Richmond, Robert C. Olson, and Ellen M. Zawislak.  She also leaves many nieces and nephews. 

Her Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI.  Burial will follow in Rehoboth Village Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from the hours of 2:00 to 5:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to Beacon Hospice, 1 Father Devalles Blvd, Suite 407, Fall River, MA 02723 will be appreciated.

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