Wendell Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wendell Bates of Fort Fairfield, Maine, who passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid adieu to Wendell's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Wendell has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Bates and Esther Bates (Sprague); his former wife Geneva Bates (Bickford); and his sister Glennis Cayer. He is survived by: his wife Michale Bates (Verrill) of Fort Fairfield; his son Wayne; his daughter-in-law Jackie Bates of Sabbatus; his daughter Wanda; his son-in-law Gerry Letourneau of Maxfield; and his siblings, Roland (Connie Bates), Harold (Sandy Bates), Carleen (Rich Foisy) and Trenna (Wes Fulghum). He is also survived by three grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
