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Rita Bates Obituary

Rita (Fayette) Dacier Bates Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother CANANDAIGUA - Rita (Fayette) Dacier Bates, age 98, of Deseyn Drive, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 26, 2010, with her family by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (John) Taylor of Canandaigua; son, John "Jack" Dacier of Palm Springs, Calif.; stepdaughter, Carol Ann (Dick) Borggard of Georgia; stepson, Kenneth (Deborah) Bates of Massachusetts; 23 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Wilfred "Bill" Dacier, in 1999; and second husband, Fred Bates, in 1988. Mrs. Bates moved to Canandaigua from North Syracuse, N.Y. in 2002. She attended St. Mary's Church. She enjoyed exercise class at First United Methodist Church in Canandaigua. Mrs. Bates also enjoyed knitting, shopping, baking and spending time with her family. There will be no calling hours. Her memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.

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Published by Daily Messenger on Jun. 27, 2010.

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Dianne (Moore) Smith

July 3, 2010

Dear Rita;

I will miss you. You were so much like a Mom to me.

God bless you, that you may rest in peace. I will love you forever.

Rita & Dianne in Syracuse...

Dianne (Moore) Smith

July 3, 2010

Larry and Rhonda Jones

July 3, 2010

We add our prayers for Rita and all of the family,
through Christ's Sacred Heart,

Marilyn Kolar

June 29, 2010

Beverly and John:

Rita was a wonderful person and certainly loved life to the fullest. After Fred died she and my Dad remained friends and were always good "buddies"!
I have fond memories of Rita, Fred and my Mom and Dad especially spending time "in the mountains".

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know this is a sad time as we lost Dad last July and I miss him every day.

Fondly,
Marilyn Kolar

Nancy Hoshell

June 29, 2010

Even though I have not seen Auntie in many,many years, she always had a place in my prayers and my heart.

My sympathies goes out to all her family and friends.

Jim Fayette

June 28, 2010

Many fond memiories dear sweet aunt. Forever enjoyed your visits and conversations. Will remember you always. May your soul rest in eternal peace with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Diane Dacier/ Roycroft

June 28, 2010

You were loved very much and will be missed by so many here on earth. But I know my Dad will be so happy to see you give him a hug for me.

SUZANNE DACIER

June 28, 2010

I WILL MISS YOU,GRANDMA,I REMEMBER THE THINGS YOU TAUGHT ME AS A YOUNG GIRL,AND THE TIMES I SPENT WITH YOU,AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN MY HEART AND MEMORIES.I WILL CARRY THEM WITH ME EACH AND EVERYDAY.AS I ALWAYS HAVE.I WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.GOD BLESS.LOVE YOUR GRAND DAUGHTER SUZANNE.

Mary Dacier

June 28, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

June 28, 2010

RIP Grandma You will be missed greatly

Grandma Loved to dance. We will miss you XOXO

Chrissy Dacier-Machado

June 28, 2010

Great Grand Kids Dacier Machado

June 27, 2010

Love you Great Gandma Bates. we will miss you

My Grandma loved to dance! She was an amazing women.

Chrissy Dacier-Machado

June 27, 2010

love all

mike dacier

June 27, 2010

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