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Linwood Cates Obituary
He was born March 3, 1946, in Skowhegan, a son of Horace and Evelyn (Pierpont) Cates.
He married Lucy "Bunny" (Hughes) Cates on July 11, 1998, in Garland.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy; son Norman and friend, Crystal, of Bangor; a daughter, Florece "Sissy" and husband, Michael Lalime, of Brownville; five brothers, Joseph and Mary and Frederick and Pam, all of Madison, Stanley and wife, Dianne, of Norridgewock, Ernald and wife, Cathy, of Moscow and Raymond and wife, Audrey, of Waldoboro; three sisters, Faylene and husband, James Dionne, and Ruby and husband, Gary Price, all of Madison and Alice and husband, Larry Roux, of Moscow; four stepchildren, Deanna Hughes and Danny Hall of Dover-Foxcroft, Terry McIntosh, Cheryl and husband, Sonny Peters, of Bradford, and Mark and wife, Jennifer McIntosh, of Garland; several grandchild, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Bernard, Miles and Allen.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, with the Rev. Isaiah Hill officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Lary Funeral Home.
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Faylene Cates Dionne
September 13, 2005
Linwood was one of my younger brothers, I don't know how to explain how I felt that night hearing that he had a heart attack and wasn’t expected to make it though the night. I didn’t get a chance to say good-bye. We all well miss him, his laugh, he was always so easy going. He never complained about anything. He was a very good man, so loving, considerate and reliable & faithful, loyal, honest & true. A friend to everyone he met. He didn’t have an easy life. We all hated to see him go. But being without oxygen for seventeen minutes or more we are thankful he didn’t have to suffer anymore. He always said when it was his time he hoped he didn’t have to suffer with cancer. I am thankful for all the love he got from Lucy and her family. Thank you all for being there for him. Sorry it was his time to go, but thankful we had him in our lives. We love you and miss you. Always your loving sister, Sis.
Bunny Carey
September 10, 2005
Even though I hadn't known you for very long you will be sadly missed. By not only your family but the friends that you have acquired over the years.
Rachel McIntosh
September 10, 2005
Linwood will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. He has touched many peoples hearts and lives in some way. My condolences and love to his entire family, and to his wife; my grandmother, Lucy.
Sheri Edgar (Cates)
September 9, 2005
I was born on Uncle Linwood birthday and I was name after him. It is sad to hear that you are gone and my heart is hurting. My thoughts and prayers are will all of my family back in Maine!! Miss you
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Deanna Hughes
September 8, 2005
Linwood was great with my mom and to all of us. He treated me and my kids just like we belonged to him. I will miss him greatly so will Jacob and Laci they were his little pets! My heart goes out to my Mom! And to all of Linwoods family. God bless all of you.
Deanna Hughes
September 8, 2005
Linwood was great with my mom and to all of us. He treated me and my kids just like we belonged to him. I will miss him greatly so will Jacob and Laci they were his little pets! My heart goes out to my Mom!
Alice Cahill Thibeault
September 8, 2005
My sincere condolences to Linwoods brothers, sisters, wife and children. I have very fond memories of growing up on the Stream Road and riding the school bus with my neighbors. Definitely a long time ago.
Michelle Kohar
September 8, 2005
The Cates family have been long time close friends and family to our family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Love, Mike, Michelle and Hunter Kohar
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