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Gerald Bates Obituary
Fletcher - Gerald "Jerry" Bates Jr., 67, died Dec. 16, 2019.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday Dec. 22, 2019 from 1-4:30 pm with a service held at 4:30 pm at the Minor Funeral Home in Milton, VT.
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for Gerald Bates
Sponsored by Minor Funeral and Cremation Center.
December 22, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Bud Hurlbut
December 21, 2019
Thank you for what I needed to know working for S D Ireland and some of the fun we had doing it, those are memories I will cherish forever, Thank you for becoming such a great friend you will be missed.
Tom Eno
December 20, 2019
Jerry was one of a kind. A childhood friend, teammate, roommate, and a lifelong friend. RIP Bateso!
Rene and Sharon Fradette
December 18, 2019
We will miss this special person. Rene would always tell me when Jerry stopped into the shop. Fond memories of those long ago Sunday group breakfasts out. Jerry always had a ready smile and incredible stories.
Rene and Sharon
Rusty Goldacker
December 18, 2019
Super nice guy will be missed.
Charlie Craig
December 18, 2019
I will always remember Jerry's incredible work ethic, how proud he was of Kate and Nick, and the courage and humor he showed when afflicted by a cruel disease. Jerry was always there when you needed him and could usually turn whatever we were doing into a good story down the road. We will miss those story's. We will miss you Jerry. Peace to you my friend.
Shawn Dillon
December 18, 2019
A truly remarkable man. Meeting him and just talking about construction and sipping a cold beer is something I will truly miss. God speed my friend.
Timothy Cochran
December 18, 2019
I looked up to this man like a true friend.He was a human being that treated you like a human being..I will miss him greatly....R I P ....G.B.B. Jr
Bill Wade
December 18, 2019
Barb, Linda, and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Jerry.
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