Edmund L. Gates Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Edmund L. Gates Jr. of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, born in Worcester, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 29, 2024. Edmund touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edmund L. Gates Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Edmund had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Edmund may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Edmund Gates and Lucy Gates; his wife Barbara Bartlett; his children, Victoria "Vicky" Bedsaul (Roger) of Woburn, Virginia "Ginnie" Shannon of Lapeer and Bedford (late Walter "Jim" Shannon); and his sister Gertrude "Trudy" Nagy (Balint "Bill").
A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 7th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Salem Bible Church (11 Ermer Rd, Salem, NH 03079). A committal service was held on Saturday, September 7th 2024 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Mountain View Cemetery (22 Boylston St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545).
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ted's name may be made to the Salem Bible Church, 11 Ermer Road, Salem, NH 03079.
