Ronald W. Bates's obituary , Passed away on January 10, 2026 in Spencerport, New York

Ronald W. Bates

June 2, 1946 - January 10, 2026 (79 years old)

Spencerport, New York

Ronald W. Bates's obituary , Passed away on January 10, 2026 in Spencerport, New York

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Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc.

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Ronald W. Bates

June 2, 1946 - January 10, 2026 (79 years old)

Spencerport, New York

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Ronald W. Bates Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald W. Bates of Spencerport, New York, born in Batavia, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 10, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald W. Bates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Bates and Marion Welker Bates; his parents-in-law, Raymond Foster Sr. and Mary Jeanne Ireland Foster; his siblings, Richard Bates, Robert Bates (Shirley), Joyce Newcomb (Robert), Marjorie Cunningham (George) and Loraine Zury; and his brother-in-law Raymond Foster Jr..

He is survived by: his wife Robin Foster Bates; his sons, Chad Bates (Jodi), Jason Bates (Kate) and Todd Bates (Sarah); his grandchildren, Cameron, Samantha, Levi, Devin and Bryson; his brother Frank Bates (Barb); and his siblings-in-law, Douglas Foster (Maureen), Bill Schuhart and Lori Alloco (Steve). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Spencerport Fireman's Exempts Club, P.O. Box 312, Spencerport, NY, 14559.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc.



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Jan 15

Visitation

Walker Brother Company Funeral Home, Inc.
15 West Ave, Spencerport, NY 14559

Fri

Jan 16

Mass

St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
55 Martha St, Spencerport, NY 14559

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