Helen Bates Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Helen Bates (Fonthill, Ontario). Helen, born on November 24, 1927, passed away on June 6, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Fred; her sister Olivia; and her son Alan. She is survived by: her children, Bonnie (Bruce), Douglas "Doug" (Judy), Donald Robert "Bob" (Susan) and Frederick "Fred" (Laurie); her grandchildren, Michael (Amanda), Lesley, Brian (Meagan), Laura (Henry), Lindsey (Brandon), Bryce (Lindsay), Terri (Vince), Curtis (Melissa) and Krysten (Quintin); and her great grandchildren, Levon, Gracie, Owen, Jordyn, Alice, Henry, Aislyn, Morgan, Hazel, Kaeson, Amelia and Dominic.
As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
