Veteran World War II (1942 – 1945)
Peacefully at home in Grand Valley on Thursday, August 2, 2012, Gerald Gates, in his 88th year, beloved husband of 68 years of Margaret (nee Bagley). Loving father of Lillian Anne Gates (deceased), Betty and her husband John Boyce of Georgetown. Loving foster-father of George and Annette Fisher, and Gladys Fisher Broome. Cherished grandfather of Megan and her husband John Maschke, Jeff Boyce and his partner Alicia Wismer, Jaimie, Derrek, Patrick and Kelly Fisher, Victor and Pamela Broome. Dear great-grandfather of Kenzi and Monroe Maschke. Dear brother of Marcella and Jack (deceased) Keddy, George (deceased) and Bea Maitland, Vernon (deceased) and Doreen Gates, Carrol (deceased) and Rita Gates, Marie and Neil Meister. Fondly remembered by his brothers-in-law Robert and Joan Bagley, Alfred and Audrey (deceased) Bagley and many nieces, nephews and their families.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Wednesday morning, August 8 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Following a reception at the funeral home, interment will take place in Morningside Cemetery, Palgrave. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County, 25 Centennial Road, Unit 1, Orangeville L9W 1R1. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Spurlyn and Sandy Gates
Remember his friendly way and hearty laugh when we were all younger many years ago at Uncle Seymore’s in New Ross Love to all Spurlyn
Alice & Barry Kant
Marg, Betty, John and families, Alice and I offer our condolences on Vic’s passing. 88 years is a good life. I remember him from when we were on the farm on the 10th line of Albion as a fine man with with a ready smile. I may have seen him once since that but have seen Betty & John occasionally.
Again all our very best at this difficult time. Remember the good times; time will heal, but memories, especially good ones, stay with us for ever.
Susan Paterson (Weeks)
Dear Margaret and Betty
This is another message form the past. I remember you all very fondly. I can still Mr Gate’s,his hat sitting in a jaunty friendly fashion, pulling up with his truck in front of the school to take me to Bolton. If it wasn’t for you and Gerald’s kindness I would not have been able to attend Brownies and Guides. You have know idea how much I appreciated it. Through the years I have thought of you often.
May your fond memories carry you though the day…love transcends all.
Love
Susan Paterson(Weeks)
Grant Maitland
I remember spending time on the farm with Uncle Vic as a young boy. There were many lessons learned that only come from a life on a farm. Always a fair and just Man. A good sense of fun and adventure .
Gone but not forgtten.
( you live on, when the stories of your life are told by those who knew you)
Fairwell and thanks Uncle Vic
Bruce Family
Marg our thoughts are with you
For 18 years as a neighbour there are many memories
Fixing the fence every spring, gardening advice, how to prune trees ( though Vic’s method was to basically cut them down ) and of course the honey hut. Every time Chris and Nicole have honey it is always compared to “Gates” honey, to-date Vic’s honey hasn’t been matched. Each time we have honey we will remember Vic.
Simon Cheryl Chris & Nicole Bruce
Marie Meister
Dad was always so proud of his first born son & always spoke so highly of him. He will be remembered as a thoughtful son to Dad and step-son to my mother. I still have some of his letters he wrote home to Mom & Dad…they certainly portrayed a beautiful person.
John & Wendy Cain & Family
My favorite uncle at times puzzled me but you were my best companion. I loved to spend all the time I could on the farm with my aunt and uncle and visiting them in Nova Scotia.
I know you are in a better place, Uncle Vic, but I sure miss you.
Barry & Nancy (Robinson) Barton
Margaret, Bettty & John & family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Vic. I have many fond memories of the fun times I had working along side you and Vic and the many other people who put on the dances at Enniskillen Hall at Black Horse, and also the visits with you both at your home with my Mom & Dad. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Sterling Gates
Sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. I have always enjoyed being with you folks, and I appreciated the work he did for me while you lived here in New Ross, NS. I appreciated the time I spent with you in Grand Valley
God Bless You
Sterling Gates