BATES, Cyril

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Cyril Bates passed away at the age of 74, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Mount Forest, Ontario. Deeply loved and cherished by spouse Beverley, son Michael, granddaughters Kensi and Sheri and pre-deceased by daughter Debbie. Remembered fondly by brothers Ronald, Fred (Carole), and Rod (Patricia), sisters Rosemary (Mike), Theresa (Gord) and Martina (Ken), sister-in-law Donna (Bill), brother-in-law Millard (Ruth) and many nieces & nephews. Respectfully, family flowers only please. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation graciously accepted.