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Robert Gates Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late Walter and Alice Gates, he was a Narragansett resident since 1995 previously living in Warwick. He was a letter carrier for the Post Office for 26 years before retiring due to illness.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter: Carrie Gates of Westerly, two step daughters: Danielle Costa of East Greenwich and Nicole Wroe of East Providence, his grandchildren: Tiana, Jocelynne, Jaidyn and Julia, a brother Walter Gates of Washington and a sister, Janet Gates of West Warwick.
The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 11am in the Cranston- Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford, 140 West Main St., North Kingstown. Calling hours Monday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lahey Clinic, Philanthropy Department, 41 Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01805 for the benefit of those seeking liver transplants. murphyfuneralhomes.org
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Janet Gates
August 25, 2008
Beebop Deluxe. A runner in silent rebellion. The vacancy is loud.
Kathi Scott-Harrington
August 5, 2008
You will always have a spot in my heart. I am so glad we were able to keep in touch all these years. Rest in Peace.
Paul & Joan Haigh
August 4, 2008
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
YOUR NEIGHBORS
Kevin O'Neill
August 3, 2008
I had the great blessing of getting to know Bob over the last 3 years or so as together we trudged the road of Happy Destiny.
Bob was a caring, loving soul who lived life, regardless of the struggles or circumstances that he faced. While proud of his "curmudgeonly" demeanor, at heart he was a lover of his people and his God.
Bob may have died by himself, but he was not alone. He was cradled in the arms of his loving Creator who called him home to be with Himself.
Bob's death is a great loss to our community, but we ask God to strengthen us as we say farewell to a much loved friend.
Don Brown
August 2, 2008
My sincere condolences to Bob's family.
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