Franklyn Gates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Franklyn Gates (Sarnia, Ontario), who passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Franklyn had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Franklyn may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Betty Gates; his sons, Donald (Don), Brian (late Tom) and Alan (Margaret); his grandchildren, Sarah (Brandon), Liwanpo (Gates), Melissa (Tyler) and Burdett (Gates); and his great grandchild Zachary Gates-Ma.
