Christopher J. Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Christopher J. Bates of North Bangor, New York, born in Canton, New York, who passed away on July 19, 2024, at the age of 61, 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 Christopher departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Christopher. Though Christopher may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Malcolm "Mac" Bates and Lois Elnina Bates (Whitmore). He is survived by: his wife Teri Rock of North Bangor; his son Ethan Bates of Saranac Lake; and his siblings, Kevin Bates (Carrie) of Pierrepont, Martin Bates (Janie Stein) of Laporte, Michele Hamilton (Randall) of Carthage, NY, Craig Bates of Australia, Andrew Bates of Rochester, Lisa Mullie (Thomas) of Herkimer and Sara Bootz (John) of Walden, NY. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other family members.
