BATES, Richard F. (RN,BSN) of Walpole, March 7th at his home, age 80.  Beloved husband of Mary T. (Marshall) and the late Carolyn (Carr).  Devoted father of Edward A. Bates of Florida, William J. Kafouse and his wife Susan of Rhode Island and the late Robin A. Bates.  Cherished brother of the late Robert D. Bates and Charlotte Nancy Letham.  Loving grandpa of Kimberly and Christopher and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.  Funeral from the Alexander F. Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common Street, Walpole, Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m.. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:00AM.  Visiting hours Monday evening from 4-8pm.  Relative and friends invited.  Interment at Rural Cemetery, Walpole.  Late Koren War Army veteran.
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Thomas & Sons Funeral Home
Walpole, MA 02081
tel: 508-668-0154