In Memoriam : John Bates

John Bates John W. Bates - age: 90
(May 01, 1921 to January 31, 2012 )
Resident of Norwalk, Connecticut

Visitation Information:
Services and interment will be private.

Obituary:
Major John W. Bates (retired) of East Norwalk passed away on January 31 at Norwalk Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marion A. Bates for 67 years.
Born on May 1, 1921 in Pelham, NY, he attended Pelham High School, Southwest Texas State College and the Bridgeport Engineering Institute.
John proudly served as a B-17 pilot in WW II flying 31 missions, and also served in the Korean Conflict. He was commander of COA 26th Aviation Battalion in the Hartford Air National Guard and flew as a helicopter pilot for D’Addario Construction Co.
For many years John enjoyed his vacation home in Cape Cod where he spent many of his retired days with his wife, family and friends and his beloved little dog, Missy.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Roger Carman, son Garry Bates and his companion Joyce, grandchildren Richard Mackin, Kristi Mackin Galletti and her husband Dominick, Garry (Doug) Bates, Keith Bates, John M. Bates and his wife Marionna, and the lights of his life, great-grandchildren Zara and Jadon. John was predeceased by his brothers Charles and William, and his sister Ellen.
Services and interment will be private.





Thomas Petrone - February 2, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
My wife, Cheryl, and I live across the street from John and Marion. I will always remember the talks I had with John when he came outside with his little dog, Missy. He would talk about his days in the Service and about his family. He was a fine gentleman and we will miss him. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends for this loss.


Margaret Amato - February 3, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
My husband Mike and I have know John and Marion for a long time ,it was a sad day when we ead of Johns death ,he was such a nice friendly man ,he always had a smile on his face,i will remember him walking his little dog and chatting with whom ever he met ,with his smile Rest in peace ,or condolances to Marion , Cheryl, and Roger ,Gary


Patricia (McDowell) Loudon - February 3, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
RIP Uncle Jackie. I have fond memories af all of us over the years. Rides in the helicopter. Condoleces to Aunt Marion, Cheryl & Garry. Love, Patty & Bing


Frank Hoyt - February 3, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Hi Marion,Cheryl+Garry sorry to here about uncle Jackie he was one nice guy He will be missed by all GOD BLESS ARE PRAYERS BE WITH YOU LUV BING+PAT FRANK+FAMILY


Bill Sweet - February 3, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Gary..Our condolences to you and your family on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bill,Janice and Brent Sweet


Will DeForge - February 4, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
I was sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Bates. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Willy (St. Jude)


Jim Pickering - February 5, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Gary and Cheryl, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May the memories of your dad comfort at this difficult time. Sorry agin for your loss.