James Bates Obituary

James Bates ROCKLAND James Bates, 68 of Rockland died on Sunday September 14, 2008 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was born in Syracuse, New York, son of Violet B. (Nicotera) Bates of Rockland and the late Joseph E. Bates. Jim was raised and educated in Quincy and received his BA degree from Northeastern University. For many years he was employed as a crane operator at the General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy and since 1986 he was the owner and operator of Star Transport Trucking Co. working on the Big-Dig in Boston, Greenbush revitalization and the Deer Island project. A longtime Randolph resident, Mr. Bates has made his home in Rockland for the past nine years. He was a member and safety officer at the Braintree Gun and Rifle Club, the HarleyDavidson owners Club and was a member of Local #379 of the Teamsters Union and Local #5 of the Ship Builders Union. He was a proud and longtime supporter of the Franciscan Friars in Boston. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Frances Jean (Collazo) Bates and their children, Wayne J. Bates of Rockland, Steven J. Bates of TX, Michael R. Bates of Weymouth, Gary R. Bates of FL, Gary W. Patten of Attleboro, Robert P. Patten of Halifax, Dawn M. Burns of KY, Pamela M. Hale of Quincy and Maura Pereria of Brockton. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. A funeral will be held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 8:15 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow in Holy Family Church at 9:00 AM. Burial will follow in St. Patricks Cemetery in Rockland. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 from 4-8 PM. For directions or to sign online guest book, please visit us at www.magounbiggins.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Sep. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Bates

13 Entries

Jean Patacsil

October 6, 2008

To Auntie Frannie, We didn't know your husband, but we got to know you during your visits to Karen and Richard in Ca. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know that Jim was a great guy by what Karen has said about him. Take care and maybe we will see you again in Ca. The girls from the Coronado Post Office.

Jolene Smith

September 24, 2008

Jim, you were a great friend to my father and he values the memories of your friendship more than you will ever know. We will all dearly miss you. Ride on.

Michael Kurey, Jr

September 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim was such a great friend to my step dad and to our family. The two of you will be able to ride your Harley's forever now. You may be gone, but will never be forgotten

Claire Gravel

September 17, 2008

Such a cool guy. And a whopping loss for us all. Jim was probably the most kind, generous, compassionate, gentle soul that one could meet and we feel fortunate that we have been part of his time on earth. May he rest in peace and may we all find comfort in sharing memories. Frannie and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
All of our love,
Claire, Brian, Celeste (Binkie Face) and Olivia (Liv)

willie smith

September 17, 2008

Jim; we shared some great memories of long ago. you left us too early in life but in my heart and soul i know your with friends and family. rest in peace and give mike, bucky, ted, and fred my love and ride free.............

Anne Leonard

September 16, 2008

Fran and the rest of the gang - Jim was a great guy and will be greatly missed - we have a lot of good memories hanging out and talking and his trip to MN to get the bootlegger trailer...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you - Love Aidan, Anne and kids

Judith Buckley

September 16, 2008

Fran & Family,
I met Jim when I was a teenager and I never forgot him. He was always wonderful to me, a gentleman. God Bless you all and Keep the Faith. Judi Hamblett Buckley

WILLIAM AND PATRICIA SMITH

September 16, 2008

WHO KNOWS WHY GOD FINDS IT SO NECESSARY TO TAKE THE GOOD ONES HOME BUT SOMEDAY WE WILL ALL KNOW....WE KNOW YOU'RE WITH MIKE AND BUCKY AND AT PEACE FROM THIS CRUEL WORLD. YOU HAVE ALWAYS HAD A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS AND HAVE GIVEN US SOME WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF FRIENDSHIP. SEE YOU SOON LOVE

Joseph Norman

September 16, 2008

Sorry to here about Jim, my prayers are for him and his family. He'll be missed by me and all members of The Braintree Rifle & Pistol Club that knew him.
Chief Range Officer

Cheryol Mitchell

September 16, 2008

You were the closest friend to my father and were always there for him. Thank you. If there are roads in heaven, I know my dad had your bike ready to ride with him.

BOB FALLON & BONNIE McCARTHY

September 16, 2008

JIM I ONLY WISH I HAD SPENT MORE TIME GETTING TO KNOW YOU,I ALWAYS ENJOYED THE TIMES WE TALKED AND SPENT TOGETHER IN OUR OLD GROUPE,AND YOU WERE ALWAYS A MANS MAN. GOD BLESS AN KEEP YOU. RIDE -ON FRAN MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.

BOB FALLON & BONNIE McCARTHY

September 16, 2008

JIM I ONLY WISH I HAD TAKEN THE TIME TO GET CLOSER TO YOU, I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU WERE A MANS MAN,I WILL MISS YOU AS I KNOW MANNY OTHERS WILL. RIDE ON- BOB FALLON & BONNIE McCARTHY FRAN MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE.

Amanda daCamara

September 16, 2008

~JIM BATES~ AKA BAMPIE. God took you way too early! We'll take care of Fran for you! You will be missed! Forever in our hearts.

To the Burns/Bates family.. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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