Cleveland, Ohio
FRANCIS E. BATES, 80, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Yanusha); dear father of Matt (Melinda), Mike (Tina), Marty (Gail), Myron (Allison), and the late Mark Bates; loving grandfather of Samantha, Brittany, Kendell, Kalin, Jordan, Katrin, Brennan, Garrett, Oliva and Audrey; brother of the late...
Read MoreFrank will truly be missed. I really enjoyed working with him. He was a lot of fun to work with, but when it came time to be serious, Frank took care of business. Frank knew what being a Union was all about! His memories will stay with me forever.
Sylvia Williams
December 05, 2006 | Cleveland, OH
I am saddened to hear about the passing of one of our icons of the labor movement at the Cleveland Ohio Area Local. It is almost with shame that I relay my sympathy because he was our brother and we, as an organization should have kept in touch an known his status. Unfortunately, we did not know of his funeral until today and it is over. My prayers are with the family and I would just like for you to know that Frank will greatly be missed. He fought the good fight with our Union and...
Violetta Ward
December 05, 2006 | Cleveland, OH
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences.
Jim Haferkorn
December 04, 2006 | Appleton, WI
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allysa Gittinger-Metzger
December 03, 2006 | Shreveport, LA
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Mrs. Bates and your family. What a wonderful man Mr. Bates was. He will be missed.
Kandi Smith
December 02, 2006 | Westlake, OH
To The Family Of Francis Bates:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May it give you peace of mind to know that he is no longer suffering.
With Sympathy,
Barb Romaniszyn-Perry
Barbie Romaniszyn-Perry
December 02, 2006 | Parma, OH
