Anne M. Bates

Anne M. Bates, 99, formerly of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Lakeside Beikerch Care Center in Brockport, NY.

Born December 20, 1914 in Richardsville, she was a daughter of the late Lucius and Bertha (Young) Bartlett.

On August 30, 1935 in Bradford , she married William C. Bates, who died February 21, 1987.

Mrs. Bates was a graduate of Bradford High School.

She worked as a Secretary and Bookkeeper for the Salvation Army and then for The Boy Scouts of America, from where she retired after many years of service.

She was very active in The First Wesleyan Church, where she played the organ and sang in the choir, served as a board member and was also a Sunday School Teacher.

She is survived by two sons Donald (Noreen) Bates, of Rochester, NY and Paul (Diane) Bates of Joppa, MD; daughters in law, Mary Lou Bates and Marie Bates; seven grandchildren, Marcia (Everett) Piper, Mark (Debra) Bates, Debra (Joe) Rinck, Kevin (Twyla) Bates, Brian (Susan) Bates, Shelley (Mark) Rannie and Steven (Joni) Bates; 15 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a sister in law, Grace Bartlett and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Merle Bates and Jack Bates; four brothers, Dwight (Myrna) Bartlett, Curt (Evelyn Hogue) Bartlett, Ted (Berta) Bartlett and Benn (Lola) Bartlett and a sister, Emily (Ernie) Ostberg.

Friends are invited to call from 4-7 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., South Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in the First Wesleyan Church, with Rev. David Souder, former Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Degolia Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to The First Wesleyan Church, 692 South Kendall Avenue, Bradford or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

372 East Main St • Bradford, PA 16701

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To Annie's family, How blessed we all are at LBCC that in April of 2012 beautiful Annie came to live with us.Annie Bates will be one of the most faithful Christian people that I have ever known. The first day that I worked on the 2nd floor, I was asked to go meet a new resident, Anne Bates. A true lady with a love for the Lord and a sweet sense of humor with a willingness to attend and try out activities. She is not only a great example of dedication to God but she also reminded me of my own grandmother who passed in 1993. We talked about children and our family lives and Annie like me had lost a child-a heartache that never leaves a parent.Occasionally I would read to her from her Bible-with each chapter tab marked-loved that Bible as I didnt always remember where all the chapters began without the index!God again blessed us when Betty came to be her roommate and you couldnt have asked for a happier, sweeter pair of ladies-they were the best roommates!My husband came to visit a couple of times and said that Annie and Betty were his favorite residents. Last December the cheerleaders from a local high school came to give out poinsettias and little teddy bears to the residents. Of course they loved Anne and Betty as we all do, but something beautiful happened. Anne witnessed to them about the Lord...at 99 years of age!I wish that you could have seen it-and a couple of the girls mentioned that they too believed-it was wonderful! Anne lived her life for Jesus and what a wonderful role model and Christian example she will always be as always also my friend.During her last couple of weeks of life on this earth a couple of times when she was fed I sang hymns to her while she ate. Anne knew us up until she passed and acknowledged the hymns and even tried to say a few words. I will as all of us at LBCC miss our sweet Annie, I love her and will never forget her and know that she is rejoicing with the Lord, her husband, her two sons, and her two parents. Thank you God for Anne and for bringing her to all of us. Blessings , love and peace to all of us.
— Karen B. Leidig

My Aunt Annie, was a great lady she was my original babysitter as a child, along with Uncle Bill & her sons. She lived a long life filled with family and faith and many struggles, but she lived it all through grace. I for one, will find it strange for her not to share this earthly, living space any longer with me because she has always been in my life. I will definitely miss her.
— Carol M.Orris

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To Annie's family, How blessed we all are at LBCC that in April of 2012 beautiful Annie came to live with us.Annie Bates will be one of the most faithful Christian people that I have ever known. The first day that I worked on the 2nd floor, I was asked to go meet a new resident, Anne Bates. A true lady with a love for the Lord and a sweet sense of humor with a willingness to attend and try out activities. She is not only a great example of dedication to God but she also reminded me of my own grandmother who passed in 1993. We talked about children and our family lives and Annie like me had lost a child-a heartache that never leaves a parent.Occasionally I would read to her from her Bible-with each chapter tab marked-loved that Bible as I didnt always remember where all the chapters began without the index!God again blessed us when Betty came to be her roommate and you couldnt have asked for a happier, sweeter pair of ladies-they were the best roommates!My husband came to visit a couple of times and said that Annie and Betty were his favorite residents. Last December the cheerleaders from a local high school came to give out poinsettias and little teddy bears to the residents. Of course they loved Anne and Betty as we all do, but something beautiful happened. Anne witnessed to them about the Lord...at 99 years of age!I wish that you could have seen it-and a couple of the girls mentioned that they too believed-it was wonderful! Anne lived her life for Jesus and what a wonderful role model and Christian example she will always be as always also my friend.During her last couple of weeks of life on this earth a couple of times when she was fed I sang hymns to her while she ate. Anne knew us up until she passed and acknowledged the hymns and even tried to say a few words. I will as all of us at LBCC miss our sweet Annie, I love her and will never forget her and know that she is rejoicing with the Lord, her husband, her two sons, and her two parents. Thank you God for Anne and for bringing her to all of us. Blessings , love and peace to all of us.
— Karen B. Leidig
My Aunt Annie, was a great lady she was my original babysitter as a child, along with Uncle Bill & her sons. She lived a long life filled with family and faith and many struggles, but she lived it all through grace. I for one, will find it strange for her not to share this earthly, living space any longer with me because she has always been in my life. I will definitely miss her.
— Carol M.Orris

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