Cynthia (Cindy) Bates

Cynthia (Cindy) Bates obituary, Abington, PA

Cynthia (Cindy) Bates

Cynthia (Cindy) Bates Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 28, 2024.
Cynthia (Cindy) E. Bates, daughter of Helen Vautier Bates and Charles A. Bates, passed away on June 30, 2024 due to complications from cancer. She was 69 years old. She was born and raised in Abington, PA, and graduated from Abington High School in 1972. She spent some time in Westminster Choir College, studying piano and music.

Cindy's passions were her rescue dogs, enjoying music and piano, cars and restoring them, baking, and her home and garden.

She joins her long-time companion Jeff Steiglemann, and beloved dogs Jake, Angus and Bella in passing.

Cindy is survived by her brothers Carl, Joel and Ken, her Nieces and Nephews, and her dog Remi. The family will plan a service at a later date.

Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

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June 30, 2025

Ken Bates posted to the memorial.

June 30, 2025

Diane Garrison posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2025

Connie Perry Gardner posted to the memorial.

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Ken Bates

June 30, 2025

Thanks to those who checked in here. She would be happy to know people are thinking about her. Ken Bates

Diane Garrison

June 30, 2025

Cindy and I worked together for years. We did lose touch a few years ago but I would think of her occassionally as I did today. She was a great person and a good friend.

Connie Perry Gardner

January 22, 2025

Though I was not close to Cindy, she was my niece. Her mother and my mother, Mae Alice Vautier Perry (1921-2020) were sisters. My parents moved to Arkansas in the 40´s which created a distance that we never overcame to develop our family relationships. I´m so very sorry to learn of her cancer and passing. Our mothers were special, beautiful ladies.

Shirley Miller

September 26, 2024

We are so sorry. Cindy was a wonder neighbor. We always enjoyed talking with her when she was walking one of her rescue dogs. She was a beautiful person. Bill & Shirley (Krugel Street)

A Cunningham

August 1, 2024

I was sincerely sorry to learn of Cindy´s passing. May she rest in peace.

A Cunningham

JKH

July 29, 2024

May all your beautiful and precious memories of Cynthia, "Cindy", fill your hearts with love, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time. 2nd Thessalonians 2:16-17.

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