Richard F. Bates
Born: Sat., Jan. 20, 1934
Died: Fri., Mar. 7, 2014
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Mon., Mar. 10, 2014
Location: Alexander Thomas and Sons Funeral Home, Walpole, MA
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Tue., Mar. 11, 2014
Location: Blessed Sacrament Church
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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.
For directions and guestbook, please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com.
Thomas & Sons Funeral Home
Walpole, MA 02081
tel: 508-668-0154
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Jim and Gayle Watters
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Posted Sun March 09, 2014
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To Richard's family we offer our most sincere sympathy on the loss of your father, brother, husband, uncle and grandfather. May fond memories bring you through and sustain you in the coming days and year. We will always remember his "Danny Boy".
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barbara lyons
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Posted Sun March 09, 2014
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Mary, Rick will be missed so much. He was one of the funniest,nicest persons I have ever known. He was a dear friend. We were blessed to have had him in our lives. May he forever rest in eternal peace. Love to you & your family....barbara.
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John & Cindy Williams
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Posted Sun March 09, 2014
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Dear Mary,
We are deeply saddened by the news about the passing of Rick. Please remember that we are here for you.
Rick was an extraordinary person who would do anything you asked of him. We along with many others will miss his kind sprit. We will never forget his great smile and humor.
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