BATES, James Andrew - Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 95 years of age.
He predeceased his wife Helen Doreen Bates (nee Gallaugher), father of Sharon Penty (David), David Bates (Cindy), and the late Wayne Bates (Peggy).
He will be missed by grandchildren Rebecca, Daniel and Michael Penty; Scott, Cameron, Matthew and Adam Bates; Lori and Michael Bates; and Brad and Megan Balske; and great-grandchildren James and Madelyn. Brother to Catherine Bullen, and the late Ted, Bill, Bob, Dorothy McKee, and Betty Massey.
Jim was born in Irricana, Alberta, in 1925 and during the depression the family moved and started over on a family farm in Ontario.
He was stationed in London, England, during World War II and returned and attended Queens University graduating in 1949 as a mining engineer.
He and Doreen were able to enjoy living in their home in Sharon, Ontario, until the last year and celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary February 12th.
A funeral service will be held in May, followed by an interment at Alliston Union Cemetery.
In Jim's memory, donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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