REGINALD R. YATES JR.

REGINALD R. YATES JR. - WINOOSKI - Reginald R. Yates Jr., 85, a longtime resident of Winooski, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, following a long illness. Reginald was born in Fairfield on July 23, 1929, the son of Reginald R. Yates Sr. and Hortense (Girard) Yates. He was a graduate of BFA St. Albans. On Aug. 9, 1952, he was married in Winooski to Claire (Martel) Yates. Reginald was employed for many years at General Electric, and retired after 25 years with IBM. He was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his camp on Fairfield Pond. Reginald is survived by his wife of 62 years, Claire Yates; three children, Judy Allard, Jim Yates and wife, Edna, and Kelley Jewell and husband, Randy; grandchildren, Heather, Jason, Ashley, Tanya, and Brittany; six great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Yates and wife, Mary; several nieces and nephews; and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Hortense Yates; sister, Persis Boyesen and husband, Bill; and brother, Richard Yates and wife, Betty. The Yates family wish to express their sincere gratitude to the VNA/ Hospice of the Champlain Valley, especially Betsy Lyons, for their special care and kindness. We would also like to thank Dr. Eugene Moore. Visiting hours will be on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski. The Knights of Columbus will meet at the funeral home for prayers at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on St. Peter Street in Winooski. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.lavignefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to VNA/ Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.