Gilbert W. Yates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 30, 2022, at the age of 94, Gilbert W. Yates (Hornell, New York), born in Lyons, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Yates and Margaret Yates (Taylor); his wife Diane Nitsche; his sons, Gary Yates and Robert Yates; his son-in-law Jim Perry; and his sisters, Evelyn Payne and Dorothy Meyers.
He is survived by: his children, Sharon Meinking (William) of Alfred, Mindy Perry of Hartsville, Brenda Abrams of Bath, Cyndi Gula (Ron) of Fulton, MD, Michael Yates (Shari) of North Tonawanda and Daniel Yates (Terry) of Batavia; his daughter-in-law Rose Yates of Millbury, OH; and his sister Helen Dingman (Clark) of Marion, NY. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
Gil's family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Rd., Hornell, NY 14843 or the Arkport American Legion, 1 Carter Street, Arkport, NY 14807.
