Elsie D. Gates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elsie D. Gates of Bristol, Connecticut, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elsie left this world on January 19, 2026 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elsie D. Gates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Clifford Gates of Bristol; her parents, Giulio Bonola and Matilda Bonola; and her sisters, Mary Bailey and Enes Baraiola.
She is survived by: her children, Pamela Munger (Richard), Steven Gates (Joan) and David Gates (Barbara); her grandchildren, Nicholas Munger, Allison Munger, Jennifer St (Ron), Andrew Gates (Abby Nesper), Leonard Gates (Jackie) and Jeffrey Gates; her brother Leo Bonola (Peggy); and her caregivers, Megan, Rebecca, Malissa and Sara. She is also survived by her six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either: Alzheimer's Association of CT, 10 Executive Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 or to American Cancer Society, PO Box 280285, East Hartford, CT 06128.
