Donald W. Bates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald W. Bates of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 102, on October 12, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilson F. Bates and Ruth M. Bates (Sawtelle). He is survived by: his spouse Jean Bates (Crombie); his children, Jacqueline Bates (Paul Lukowiak) of Murrells Inlet, SC and Thomas Bates (Cynthia) of Reading, MA.; his grandchildren, Kelly Flanagan (Heather Peters), Todd Flanagan (Debbie), Erin Flanagan, Aaron Bates and Katrina Madden (Peter); his daughter Jackie; his grandson Tom; and his daughter Jean.
In 2021, during the height of the pandemic, Don and Jean returned to Massachusetts to be closer to family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Don's memory to Beacon Hospice, 290 Merrimack St, Suite 242, Lawrence, MA 01843.
