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WILLIAM KATES Obituary

KATES, William W., M.D. Of Brookline, on July 4, 2025, died at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Judith Kates, adored father to Thomas and Robert Kates, loved father-in-law of Katherine Kates, and cherished grandfather to Eva Kates. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:30AM at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA with livestream available using the following link: www.levinelive.com/williamkates Burial will follow at Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. For shiva and donation information, please visit the obituary on the Levine Chapels website: www.levinechapels.com Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapels.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2025.

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