James Bates Obituary

Wow, ten years! Jim was a great friend with a wonderful sense of humor and is missed and thought of frequently!

Dear Dianne,

Brian and I were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We fondly remember our Trousdell Village days and how you and Jim were our best neighbors.

On behalf of Brian, my parents, and I please accept our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you and your sons.

Our Deepest sympathies and prayers to Dianne, thomas, bill. Jim was a great man. may he rest in eternal peace.

Dianne, Tom, and Bill,

We were so fortunate to be able to get to know Jim over the last couple of years. You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. May you be comforted by the memories of your many happy years together.

With love and prayers,

Dear Dianne, Bill and Tom,
My prayers and thoughts go out to you all. I am so sorry for you loss.
Linda Stuart

Dianne,

You know, as we all do, that Jim was a good man with a good soul and great heart. He was full of love for everyone and will be missed by all who knew him. But he will be with us always - in our minds and in our hearts.
Our prayers go out to you and the boys.

Love and blessings to you all

Just know that you and the Boys are in my prayers and thoughts. Jackie Bull

Dear Dianne, Bill, and Tom,
We send our deepest sympathies your way and will keep you in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. We have fond memories of Jim and know how much he'll be missed.

Jim will be missed by all from C.A.S.T. He brought a certain air of humour to help all of us overcome our challanges. Jim we miss you and know that GOD has you under HIS wing.

Dear Dianne,
Condolences to you and your family on Jim's passing. Blessings to you as you continue on your life's journey.
Yours in the faith,
(Rev.) Ed Myers

Dear Diane,
Condolences to you and your family on Jim's passing from the land of the living. Blessings to you as you continue on your life's journey.
Yours in the faith,
(Rev.) Ed Myers

Jim was an honest breath of fresh air, sharing his heart with everyone who came his way. He didn't do "political correctness" but he treated people as he wanted to be treated, fair and square, with a laugh and twinkle in his eye. He loved you deeply, Dianne, and that's a rare and treasured thing in this world. He will always live in our hearts.

Di,
So sad to lose Jim so soon !!
You know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys, Tom and Bill. We will all miss Jim a lot. He was such a wonderful man and great friend, who never had a bad word to say about anyone. Time will heal your grief and Jim will always be watching over you.

Much Love,

Dear Dianne,

I was so saddened to read of Jim's death in Newsday today. I know he has been ill for a long time but it is always such a shock when a loved one passes.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how difficult the days ahead will be and I can only tell you from my experience that you must be patient and allow time to help you accept your grief and loneliness.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Carolyn Willson

We all lost a great friend when Jim left us.Seems he is in a better place,with his GOD,forver.

Dear Dianne Bates & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to you, your son's and all family in the recent demise of your beloved husband,
James Bates on Thursday, 10/4/2012. Jim was a pleasant man, and tried very hard with his illness. My late brother, Ralph, had nice things to say about him, too. Many of God's Blessings to him in God's Heavenly Kingdom. May he rest in peace always and forever. Continued Blessings are wished for your family.

Love from,
Pammie Capen
Peace Presbyterian Church