It
is with profound sadness that the family of Garnet Foster Gates
announce his passing on August 9, 2022, at Hospice House in
Fredericton, N.B.
Garnet was born on February 10,
1949, in New Ross, N.S. He was the son of the late Foster and Beatrice
(Rockwell) Gates.
He
is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra (Barton), daughter Stacey
(Dan Pratt), Waasis, grand-children, Kira Bowie, Saint John, Tyler
Bowie, Waasis and Chris Pratt, Waasis, sisters Charlotte (David),
Perth-Andover, Kathy (Cyril), New Ross, N.S., Michelle (Blaine),
Timberlea, N.S., sister-in-law, Debbie, Lincoln, N.B., and several
nieces and nephews. Garnet was predeceased by this sister Hope
Chickoski, brothers Colin Gates and Vaughn and Ronnie Russell,
step-mum Joyce Gates and in-laws, Everett, and Louise
Barton.
Garnet had a long and distinguished
career with the Canadian Armed Forces. In his 42 years of service, his
postings included Basic Training in Cornwallis, N.S. and active
service in Shearwater, N.S., Gagetown, N.B. Borden, Ontario, Goose
Bay, Labrador, Ottawa, Ontario and back to CFB Gagetown, where he
retired in 2009.
He
was an avid sportsman and sports fan. In his early years he was a
softball pitcher for numerous teams and loved to play hockey, squash,
racquetball, and ping pong. But his true passion was playing golf with
his golf «buddies». Garnet also enjoyed fishing, hunting,
snowmobiling, ATVing, snowshoeing, camping, and growing abundant
vegetable and flower gardens. And he was a true Maple Leafs and Blue
Jays fan.
Garnet was especially
proud of his family. He had a keen sense of humor and was the life of
the party. There was never a dull moment when he was around, nor did
you know what he might say. Garnet loved animals, especially his
beloved dog, Maddy, who was by his side for 13
years.
His family would like to
extend a heartfelt «thank you» to Dr. Sunita MacMullin, Dr.
Samantha Gray, Dr. Peter Bettle, Oromocto Extra-Mural Services and
Hospice House in Fredericton, for their professional and compassionate
care.
Visitation will be on
Saturday, August 13th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and
6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bishop’s Funeral Home in Fredericton. The
Funeral service will take place at Bishops Funeral Home on Sunday,
August 14th at 2:30 p.m. The family have
requested that those attending the funeral service please wear a mask.
For those who cannot attend, the Funeral Service, it will be
livestreamed and can be accessed on the day of the service through the
link on Garnet’s
1949 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Garnet Foster Gates 1949 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick