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Charles Gates Obituary

Gates, Charles A. WHITE CREEK, N.Y. Charles A. Gates of White Creek, died July 20, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Blue Mountain Lake, he was the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Gates and widower of MaryAnn Gates McCarthy. He is survived by his children, Kate and Arthur and partner, Barbara Moran. Brother of Elmer Gates as well as the late Bob Gates and sister, Phyllis Gates King. He reveled in the beauty of the Adirondacks where he and his siblings were raised. After graduating from college, he served in the Army before moving to the Capital District area. A man of principle, his love of nature, reading, his dogs and the opportunities provided by this country, were surpassed only by his love for his family. Donations may be made to The NRA Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 (please indicate endowment on memo portion of check, or make donations on-line at https://www.nrafoundation.org/giving/donate.asp) or Companion Animal Placement Program (CAPP), #279 Troy Rd., Suite 9, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. (518)-371-5454.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 24, 2008.

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Kerry Sager

August 7, 2008

Barbara and Family;

So sorry for your loss. Chuck was one of the good ones and I will always remember him fondly.

Marc and Carol Desrosiers

July 31, 2008

Artie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patricia Gerighty

July 29, 2008

Barb,
Thinking of you and your loss. Chuck was a kind, gentle man.
~Pat

Joe & Janice Baran

July 27, 2008

Kate & Arthur - our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. It has been awhile, but we have fond neighborhood memories of Aspenwood.
Janice & Joe Baran

April Wojtkiewicz

July 25, 2008

Chuck was an intelligent, funny and wonderful man that was always able to make everyone in the room smile and laugh. Working with Chuck was an honor and a privilege, and I will never forget the short-time I was able to spend with him at the Division of Budget.

My condolences to his family and to Barb.

Pamela Brunette

July 25, 2008

Arthur-
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pam & Tim

Ellen Normandin

July 25, 2008

Arthur,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May the memories of your dad be a comfort to you. In friendship and love, Ellen Normandin

Mindy Huerter

July 24, 2008

Kate and Art,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man and I have wonderful memories of visiting with you all. I will never forget him teaching me how to shoot up in Blue Mtn. I loved hearing all the stories of his growing up there in Blue Mtn along with my mom and all the pranks and fun they would have as kids. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
God Bless
Mindy (Fowler) Huerter

Kate O'Connor

July 24, 2008

Barb,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

gayle b

July 24, 2008

To All Who Loved Chuck -

My heart goes out to you in your time of loss. Chuck was a great guy, and he will be very much missed by all who knew him.

Jean Mateff

July 24, 2008

Elmer,
Our prayers are with you again.

Fondly,
All at Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation

Connie Isopo

July 24, 2008

Barb: I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am here for you if you need me. My condolences to Chuck's family.

April Speed

July 24, 2008

Barb, So sorry to hear about Chuck. He is not suffering anymore. Rejoice in all the happy memories... Our Deepest Sympathy, April, Dan & Logan Speed and Cousin Lynne Blair

Jason Windsor

July 24, 2008

Barbara and Family,

My sincere condolences on the loss of Chuck. Chuck was a wealth of wisdom, information, and assistance to me... he will be missed.

ANne Grignon

July 24, 2008

Barb, we are so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Chuck was a great guy and you two were wonderful together. Our condolences and prayers to you and yours.

Fondly, Bob and Anne Grignon

Jim Meehan

July 24, 2008

Kate and Arthur,
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Saw him last year and he looked pretty good; we had a good visit.

July 24, 2008

Barb,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tom and Donna Buckley

Jay ans Kathy Waring

July 24, 2008

Art-
We are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our thoughts.

July 24, 2008

Art,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Joe and Julie Hadeka

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