Suddenly, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father Leonard Charles Bates on Friday, July 20, 2012 at the age of 85 years.
He will be sadly missed by his children Kathleen (Gordon) Hyde and Lenny (Nancy) Bates of London, grandchildren Chris, Trevor and Shawn and Sam of London, brothers Tom Bates, Walter Bates of Vancouver and Larry Bates.
He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Margaret Bates, first wife Norma (Whitney) Bates and second wife Mary (Trojan) Bates, brothers Frank Bates, Nel Black, Bill Bates, Robert Bates, sister’s Mary Parker, Eileen Klan, many nieces and nephews and his dear friend Walter Beer.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday July 28, 2012 at 10:00 am at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.
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