Marion Kates

KATES Marion (Brower) Kates, died peacefully on November 25, 2009 at Milford Hospital after a series of illnesses. She was born and raised in Mamaroneck, N.Y. and moved to Milford in 1957. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a cash-office clerk at Bradlees for 26 years. Everyone who came in contact with Marion knew her to be a sweet and loving person. Marion was predeceased by her husband, William H. Kates of Milford and her sister, Carole Brower Zaccagnino of Port Chester, N.Y. She is survived by her four children, Jean Kates (Dee Russell) of Bedford, Mass., Joan Schwarz (Klaus) of Somers, N.Y., William B. Kates of Milford, and Nancy Lattarulo (Louis) of Terryville; her brother, Clifford Brower (Ethel) of Sandwich, Mass.; as well as four grandchildren, Lisa Schlosser Maloney (Neil), Jonathan Schlosser (Kellie), Carli Lattarulo and Katie Lattarulo; four great-grand-children, Julia Maloney, Cailin Maloney, Benjamin Schlosser and Matthew Schlosser. A memorial service will be held at the Mamaroneck United Methodist Church at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Masonicare Hospice, 33 North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.