Shirley Margaret Bates Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley Margaret Bates (Smiths Falls, Ontario), who departed this world on January 26, 2025 at the age of 85. Shirley Margaret leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Margaret Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Bates (Jack); her parents, Eva Wilson (Jones) and Harold Wilson; and her siblings, Merlin Wilson (Jean) and Mildred Baker (Bert).
She is survived by: her children, Anne MacNilage (late Lynden), Bonnie Forsythe and Jamie Bates (Richinda); her brother Trevor Wilson (Joan); and her grandchildren, Michael MacNilage (Megan), Amanda Wolfesberger (Colin), Cathy MacNilage, Amy Forsythe, Emma Bates (Zach) and Erika Bates.
Donations in Shirley's memory to the Merrickville Union Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
