Quincy, Massachusetts
James Bates passed away in Quincy, Massachusetts. The obituary was featured in The Patriot Ledger on September 16, 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.
Jean Patacsil
October 06, 2008 | Imperial Beach, CA
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.
Jolene Smith
September 24, 2008 | Middleboro, MA
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
Michael Kurey, Jr
September 18, 2008 | Taunton, MA 02780, MI
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)
Claire Gravel
September 17, 2008 | Williamstown, MA
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.............
willie smith
September 17, 2008 | Middleboro, MA
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
Anne Leonard
September 16, 2008 | Farmington, MN
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
Judith Buckley
September 16, 2008 | Port Orange, FL
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
WILLIAM AND PATRICIA SMITH
September 16, 2008 | MIDDLEBORO, MA
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
Joseph Norman
September 16, 2008 | Quincy, MA
