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Ethel BATES Obituary
Ethel May (nee Hotter):
On Friday 14th April 2023 as the result of an accident, aged 93 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Douglas. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Alistair Lewis, and John and Philippa Bates. Loved Nana Bates of David and Lauren, Sarah; Megan, Tristan and Charlotte, and Callum. Great-Nana of Austin, Emma, Hunter, and Ryder. Dear friend of Christine Taplin.
"On our farm I worked each day and this is where I wished to stay."
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to celebrate both Ethel's and Doug's lives together at Tairoa Lodge, Hawera, on Monday 24th April 2023, commencing at 1.00pm.
Memories and Condolences
for Ethel BATES
19 Entries
David and Su Burgess
August 23, 2023
Loved being with you and Dougie. Together now. The farm will be ok. Only just found out. Dave and Su Burgess
Steve Blackbourn
April 27, 2023
Sue, John and families.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Many good memories over many, many years.
Noel Blackbourn and family
Sandie Valentine
April 26, 2023
Dear 'Auntie' Ethel.....fond memories, much love....Bless you...
Dennis Cartwright
April 24, 2023
Thinking of you all at this sad time
Dennis Cartwright
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Brenda Litchwark
April 23, 2023
The Lichtwark family wish to extend their deepest condolences to the Bates family in this sad time. She was a great neighbour to Maureen & Bernie for many years in Normanby.
patrick payne
April 22, 2023
Condolences to the Bates family sorry to hear of Ethels death Sue was bridesmaid at our wedding , my wife was a lovely woman.
Brian Rogers
April 22, 2023
It was sad to read of your mum passing. My deepest condolences to All the family. Brian Rogers
Graham Johnson
April 21, 2023
To the Bates family, my sincere sympathy to you all at this very sad time.Graham Johnson.
Marion McNeil, Welfare Officer Taranaki Area NZMCA
April 20, 2023
To all of the Bates family. On behalf of the members of the Taranaki Area NZ Motor Caravan Assn, our sincere condolences on the passing of Ethel.
Craig and Tracy Bailey
April 19, 2023
Bates Family sorry for your loss our condolences. RIP Ethel. Craig, Tracy and the team at Bailey Motorcycles.
Heather brokenshire
April 17, 2023
Rip Mrs bates. I will miss our weekly chats.you were a hard working lady with a heart of gold. Rest up now with your soul mate doug who you've missed dearly.
Wendy (Gillum) & Kerry Mullan
April 17, 2023
So sorry to hear of your mother´s passing, Sue. A tragic end to a long life. Our thoughts are with you all. Treasure your memories.
Justine Purser
April 17, 2023
RIP Mrs Bates. The cows are feed, the lawns are done, its time for you to rest.
Her kindness was enormous, her work ethic admired
She will be greatly missed by all.
Donna Hunt
April 17, 2023
Condolences to Ethels family, sad to hear of her passing, she will be with Doug now RIP, Shayne & Donna Hunt
Gail Hall
April 17, 2023
My thoughts are with you Sue and John, it is a long time since I seen you all, but still remember our Manaia school days and family visits. Lovely family. RIP Mrs Bates.
Gail Hall (née Duggan ). Dargaville
Pauline Kennedy
April 17, 2023
Condolences to your family
Pauline and Howard Kennedy
Delma Hurley
April 17, 2023
Sue and John and families my heartfelt sympathies on your loss a wonderful lady. Thinking of you all xx
Relda malone
April 17, 2023
Deepest sympathy to the family a lovely lady with a good heart and kindness
Wendy Armstrong
April 17, 2023
To Sue, John and families
So sorry to hear of youf Mum's passing in such a tragic accident. Sincere condolences.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
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