James S. Gates Obituary
The family of James S. Gates of Waterville, Maine announces his passing on October 13, 2026. James, born on March 25, 1951, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James S. Gates to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Lloyd Stearns Gates of West Paris, ME and Loretta Hassall Gates of Queens, NY; his siblings, Richard (Elizabeth) and Barbara Tinder (James) of Stoneham, ME; his sister-in-law Sharon; his nieces and nephews, Andy, Chris, Jeremy, Tyler, Nicholas Gates, Matt Tinder, Zoe Gates, Emily Margolis (Gates), Lizz, Lisa Tinder and Tara Oldham; and his brother Bill.
Those wishing to make a donation in Jim's memory may send their gift to Maine Community Foundation, 245 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605, noting their gift is intended either for the Brown-Fogg Annual Scholarship Fund or the Nancy Louese Lord Scholarship Fund, both of which benefit students at Lawrence High School.
