Dawn Gates Obituary
The passing of Dawn Gates (Hepworth, Ontario) occurred on October 12, 2026. Dawn, born on February 12, 1936, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dawn Gates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Richard Gates; her parents, Leota Cameron and Donald Cameron; her son John Gates; her daughter-in-law Debbie Gates; her siblings, Joanie Williams (Ted), Bob Cameron, Jack Cameron, Jim King and Garnet King; and her brother-in-law Maurice Barnes.
She is survived by: her children, Phyllis Highfield (Terry), Paul Gates and Marty Gates (Tammy); her grandchildren, Greg (Marie), Ashley (Marty), Ryan, Amanda, Daniel, Naomi, Dylan and Emily; her sister Marilyn Barnes; and her sisters-in-law, Elsa Cameron and Bernice Cameron.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Downs and Son Funeral Home (145 Queen St W, Hepworth, ON N0H1P0). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
