1937
William
2013
William R. Gates
August 24, 1937 — July 26, 2013
ROYALSTON – William R. Gates, 75, of 267 South Royalston Road, Royalston died peacefully Friday morning, July 26th at his residence, with his family at his side.
He was born in Athol on August 24, 1937, son of the late Herman and Lillian (Palmer) Gates and attended Athol High School. Bill was a resident of Royalston for most of his life.
Bill was a long term seasonal worker at Otter River State Park for many years until his retirement. He also worked part-time doing home restoration projects. An avid outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. He also enjoyed playing cards and dancing. He was a member of Royalston Fish and Gun Club. Bill enjoyed attending antique car shows. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Rita L. (Dunham) Gates; three daughters, Tamatha Elaine Gibson of Dunellen, FL, Tanya M. Moore and her husband John of Royalston and Theresa L. Gates and her fiancé Michael of Royalston; a sister, Sherry Gates of Athol, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Two brothers, David Gates and “Pizza” Alan Gates, and two sisters, Elaine Chaisson and Mae Gray, predeceased him.
A Celebration of Life in Royalston Fish and Gun Club, will be held Saturday, August 24th from 1 to 5 P.M.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.
www.stone-ladeau.com
He was born in Athol on August 24, 1937, son of the late Herman and Lillian (Palmer) Gates and attended Athol High School. Bill was a resident of Royalston for most of his life.
Bill was a long term seasonal worker at Otter River State Park for many years until his retirement. He also worked part-time doing home restoration projects. An avid outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. He also enjoyed playing cards and dancing. He was a member of Royalston Fish and Gun Club. Bill enjoyed attending antique car shows. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Rita L. (Dunham) Gates; three daughters, Tamatha Elaine Gibson of Dunellen, FL, Tanya M. Moore and her husband John of Royalston and Theresa L. Gates and her fiancé Michael of Royalston; a sister, Sherry Gates of Athol, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Two brothers, David Gates and “Pizza” Alan Gates, and two sisters, Elaine Chaisson and Mae Gray, predeceased him.
A Celebration of Life in Royalston Fish and Gun Club, will be held Saturday, August 24th from 1 to 5 P.M.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.
www.stone-ladeau.com
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