Ralph Alexander Bates

On June 14, 2018 at the age of 86, Ralph Bates beloved husband of Alice passed away peacefully with his daughter Lori holding his hand.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 62 years Alice, daughter Lori(Rick), grandchildren Brett(Stef), Chantal(Mike), Josh, Alexa(Adrian); great grandchildren Livia, Luke, Kasyn, Ryker, Hayden, and Willy; sister Dorothy Mckee, brother in Law Ken Kee(Barb) and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his son Jack, sister Helen Lechner, parents John and Sadie, sister and brother in law's Hilda & Geordie Harrison, Jim Kee, Bill and Margaret Kee, Joan and Lloyd Harrison, Donalda Minkus, Don McKee and John Lechner.

The family would like to thank the excellent caring Nurses, Doctors and Staff at the Carman Memorial Hospital, as well as the Palliative Care Program. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Carman Palliative Care Program or Boundary Trails Cancer Care.