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John Warburton Bate Obituary
John Warburton Bate, P.Eng
Passed away peacefully, February 3, 2025 in Kingston, Ontario.
John was born October 25, 1935 in Fredericton and raised in St. John New Brunswick; the youngest child of the Venerable Archdeacon Alban Frederick and Norah Francis (Warburton) Bate. He is survived by devoted wife Sharon (Kilmer); daughter Sarah deJoybert; son Micheal; stepson Matthew Mills; grandson Alexander; sister Dorothea Beckwith; and many nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by siblings Connie, George, Mary, Margaret Ann, and Olga; and granddaughter Nicole.
John graduated from Rothesay Collegiate School (Rothesay Netherwood School) in 1953. He served in the University Naval Training Division 1955-58, commissioned Sub-Lt. RCN(R) 1958. He earned a B.Sc., Engineering from University of New Brunswick 1960.
John resided and worked in Ontario most of his adult life. He had a long and distinguished career as a structural engineer and commercial building contractor, earning several professional honours and awards. He served as President of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (Professional Engineers Ontario) 1990-91, and Chair of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (Engineers Canada) 1996-97, before retiring as President, John Bate Engineering Inc., 1981-2006.
John supported Rothesay Netherwood School his whole life, serving for a time as Governor. He was a life-long stamp collector, outdoor enthusiast, and traveller. He enjoyed sailing his boat Ario on the Great Lakes, scuba diving, and reading. He had remarkable intellectual curiosity, boundless interests, and an amazing memory. He was warm, clever, nonjudgmental, and a gifted raconteur. He was generous and without pretension; a good and decent man to his core.
John and his loving wife Sharon travelled the world in partnership, visiting dozens of countries and making hundreds of friends until Alzheimer’s took its cruel toll on him.
“He transformed my life completely from the moment we met,” says Sharon. “John made me feel safe, supported, and encouraged every day for more than 40 years. We had such fun together.”
The family extends a special thank-you to the staff and volunteers at Rideaucrest Home in Kingston who cared for John and supported Sharon with such professionalism, kindness, and compassion.
A memorial service and celebration of John’s life will be held Thursday, February, 13, including visitation from 12pm, service from 1pm, and a reception in the Great Hall at St.George’s Cathedral, 270 King St. E, Kingston.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A: alzheimer.ca/kfla/en
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October 25 1935
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Décès pour la Ville:Kingston, Province: Ontario
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