Robert P. Bates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert P. Bates (Adams, Massachusetts), born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 69, on September 24, 2018. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert P. Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parent Edward L. Bates, Jr.; and his brother Edward L. Bates III. He is survived by: his parent Alice (Beaulieu); his wife Joan C. (Hughes); his children, Shane Bates (Makari Lang) of Weinheim, Germany, Luke Bates (Kerry Willig) of Becket, MA, Chris Biddy (Kaylee) of Adams, Brian Bergeron (Shawna Griffin) of Adams, Alyssa Bates of Becket, MA and Kelly Bergeron (Derek Merker) of Astoria, NY; his siblings, John Bates (Jan) of Dalton, Dennis Bates (Deborah) of Pittsfield and Katherine Bates Ciliberti (John) of Hinsdale; and his grandchildren, Errol, Eloise Bates, Vanessa Biddy, Kylie, Keira, Kenzy Griffin, Damaris Bates and Julia Bergeron. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Adams Lodge of Elks, PO Box 106, Adams, MA 01220; or to Adams Post 160 American Legion, 160 Forest Park Ave. Adams, MA 01220.
