George Bates
June 09, 1933 – March 15, 2019
George Harvey Bates
June 9, 1933 – March 15, 2019
In loving memory of George Bates who passed away peacefully the evening of Friday March 15, 2019 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre surrounded by family including grandchildren and great grandchildren.
George was born and raised in Thunder Bay (Fort William), Ontario. As a young boy he played hockey, like his father and joined the Fort William Male Choir at the age of sixteen making him their youngest member.
George married the love of his life, Ruth, on October 10, 1956. The two started their family in Winnipeg, Manitoba where George began his long career in sales for Alex Wilson Coldstream. George and Ruth, with their two daughters, moved to Dryden which they made their home, and completed their family with the birth of their son.
George was an avid golfer, and also loved to curl, bowl, and go fishing. He also coached Dryden Minor Hockey for several years. Anyone who met George quickly learned that he was a charming man, with a cheeky grin and a great sense of humour… »the king of one – liners ».
After retirement, George became very involved as a volunteer in the community, lending his voice to various church choirs, the Dryden Serenaders, and Princess Court every Tuesday afternoon. George volunteered in many other places as well, greeting you with a smile (and likely a joke) whether it was at the Dryden GM Ice Dogs games, the Greeters Desk at the Dryden Regional Health Centre or Meals on Wheels (to name a few).
George is survived by his children Barb (Tim), Linda and Rob (Tracy), his grandchildren Claire, Noelle, and Trenton Gauthier, Fred (Leiah) and Terianne Bousfield, Danielle Wazny, and Cassidy Bates, as well as his four great grandchildren who he loved dearly.
George is predeceased by his wife Ruth, parents John and Jessie Bates, his sisters Laura and Jessie, brother Don, and son-in-law Luke.
A Memorial Funeral Service to celebrate George’s life will be held Wednesday April 10th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Pastor James Wood officiating. Interment to follow in the Dryden Cemetery.
If friends desire donations may be made to Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Building Fund or Princess Court DECO through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at www.stevensfuneralhomes.ca
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
11:00 AM
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
175 Cecil Ave
Dryden, ON P8N 2X6
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George Bates June 09 1933 March 15 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Dryden, Province: Ontario