Marc "Skip" Bates's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2025 in Brooklyn, Connecticut

Marc "Skip" Bates

August 1, 1955 - May 3, 2025 (69 years old)

Brooklyn, Connecticut

Marc "Skip" Bates's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2025 in Brooklyn, Connecticut

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Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Marc "Skip" Bates

August 1, 1955 - May 3, 2025 (69 years old)

Brooklyn, Connecticut

Marc Bates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 3, 2025, at the age of 69, Marc Bates of Brooklyn, Connecticut passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marc Bates to pay them a last tribute.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Marc leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bob Bates and Ruth Bates. He is survived by: his wife Victoria "Tori" Bates; his brothers, Michael Bates (Denise) and Alan Bates (Janet); and his children, Brittany Yule (Chris), Ryan Bates and Glenn Bates (Wendy). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family members and great friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Congregational Church of Putnam (175 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Cancer Center at UMass Memorial Health - Harrington, 55 Sayles Street, Southbridge, MA 01550, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut, 415 Riverside Drive, Suite 3, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 or the Congregational Church of Putnam Faith Fellowship, P.O. Box 463, Putnam, CT 06260. Keep Marc's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



Sat

May 10

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Congregational Church of Putnam
175 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260

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