Friday, March 20, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr Bates passing. I will always have fond memories of Mr Bates, on Charles St, just watching all the shenanigans of the neighborhood kids. He would never give us up as we played hide and seek, or kick the can, he would just enjoy the evening, with his pipe. He was my friend, someone who was always quick with a story, eager to help me appreciate some of the finer things in life. The photo he took of my childhood k-9 friend (Wrinkles) has always been a favorite of mine, is still on display in my home. My condolences to Marilou, John, and Maggie. Mr Bates was a wonderful man , who befriended a neighbor kid, and I will always cherish and remember how kind he was to me. May God bless all of you in this sad time, and may you find peace and comfort in each other,and for the love and passion in which he lived his life.