Re: Obit: GATES, Henry

Eric, thanks, Henry was my Uncle and Annie was my Mom. Cora

--- In nscumber@yahoogroups.com, Eric Keys <keysie@...> wrote:
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> Henry Gates 1940-2011
> Henry Gates, age 71, of River Hebert, passed away peacefully with family
> by his side, on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the Cumberland Regional
> Health Care Center. Born in River Hebert, he was a son of the Late John
> and Cora (Miller) Gates. Henry was a resident of Gables Lodge for the
> last 5 years. He was a member of St. Albans Anglican Church, River
> Hebert. He worked as a sanitary engineer with the Municipality of
> Cumberland County and PBS, with 28 years of service. Henry was a loyal
> Elvis fan and enjoyed country music, as well as playing his guitar and
> singing. He also enjoyed movies, ball games, and taking time to
> socialize with people in the community. Henry will be sadly missed by
> his sisters, Vera Mills and Cora Hoeg, both of Joggins, Doreen Hurley of
> Maccan, and Margie (Perry) White of Amherst; brothers, Harold (Emma) of
> River Hebert, and James of Kamloops, BC; as well as many nieces and
> nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Arthur, and a sister Annie
> Dauphinee. Cremation has taken place under the care and supervision of
> Furlong - Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St, Amherst (667-8777), from
> where visitation will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2011 from
> noon until 2 pm. A memorial service will be held immediately following
> visitation at 2 pm from the funeral home. Burial will take place in the
> River Hebert Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of
> Henry may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Canadian Cancer
> Society or a charity of your choice. www.furlongjones.ca
> [Sunday, 18-September-2011 Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, River Hebert, NS]
> [collected by EMKeys 2011-09-18]
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