In Memory Of
Donald Bates
1947
2019
Donald Bates
February 7, 1947 — December 14, 2019
Donald A. Bates, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Don was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Flanigan) Bates. He was the devoted husband of over 33 years, to Deborah (Stack) Bates.
Don work for New York State as a sales Tax Auditor with the Tax & Finance Department in Albany for 35 years, before retiring in 2002.
He enjoyed meeting with his high school class mates for breakfast at the Halfmoon Diner once a month. He was an avid Brooklyn Dodger fan, loved going to air shows, watching the Thunderbirds, the Blue Angels and traveling. He loved spending time with his family and his feline companions, Patches, Gilbert and Smokey. Don was the most kind and thoughtful person you will ever know.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Gary and John Bates.
Don is survived by his wife, Debby Bates, his sister-in-laws, Martha and Fran. He is also survived by his dear friend Michele Emerick, her children Ryan and Kelsey as well as many nieces, nephews, a great grandnephew, all of whom he adored.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mohawk Humane Society 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.
Don work for New York State as a sales Tax Auditor with the Tax & Finance Department in Albany for 35 years, before retiring in 2002.
He enjoyed meeting with his high school class mates for breakfast at the Halfmoon Diner once a month. He was an avid Brooklyn Dodger fan, loved going to air shows, watching the Thunderbirds, the Blue Angels and traveling. He loved spending time with his family and his feline companions, Patches, Gilbert and Smokey. Don was the most kind and thoughtful person you will ever know.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Gary and John Bates.
Don is survived by his wife, Debby Bates, his sister-in-laws, Martha and Fran. He is also survived by his dear friend Michele Emerick, her children Ryan and Kelsey as well as many nieces, nephews, a great grandnephew, all of whom he adored.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mohawk Humane Society 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.
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Monday, December 23, 2019
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