BATTLES, Gerald D. of Winthrop, passed away at the Chelsea Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Chelsea on November 16, 2012. He was 81. He was the beloved husband of Eugenia M. (Sprague) Battles. Born in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Desmond) Battles. Devoted father of Desmond Battles and Nicholas Battles of Las Vegas, NV, and the late Brendan Battles. Dear brother of David Battles of RI, James Battles of FL, and Robert Battles. A Graveside Service will be held in the Puritan Lawn Cemetery 185 Lake St. Peabody at a date and time to be announced in the near future. Gerald was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a financial consultant for various oil companies, including Exxon. Funeral arrangements are from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP. For guestbook, visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.