Marion Jean Bates Obituary
The passing of Marion Jean Bates (Newport, Vermont) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 22, 2025 at the age of 91. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Robbins and Luella Robbins; her husband Philip Bates; her daughter Nancy (Nancy); her son-in-law McDonnell; her son Christopher; her daughter-in-law Jeanne Bates; her siblings, Milton, Stanley Robbins, Frances (Gardner Taylor) and Ruth (Joe Marsh); her sister-in-law Priscilla (Ted Belway); and her friend Patricia Collins.
She is survived by: her children, Marion (Phil), Laurie Wood (Tom) and Kimberly Corey (John); her children-in-law, Jill Gosselin and Rodney Pray; her grandchildren, Jennifer Moffat (Joshua), Jeremy Bates, Tyler Smith (Jaime), Shannon Beal (Max), Brittney Pray, Dustin Pray (Jennifer), Bryan and Adam Fontaine; her sisters-in-law, Bertha and Beverly Robbins; and also Priscilla Belway.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 3rd 2025 at 47 Landing St, Newport, VT 05855.
In lieu of flowers, please consider offering the gift of kindness to someone in Marion's honor.
