Myles Bates

Myles Bates obituary, Maple Heights, OH

Myles Bates

Myles Bates Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferfolia Funeral Home on Oct. 12, 2025.

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MYLES BATES, 101, of Richfield, passed away on October 10, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on February 13, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a devoted husband of 57 years to Jean Bates (Foreman); cherished father of Michele Fitzgerald (Jim); loving grandfather of Ryan. He also leaves behind two grandpups, Dutch and Rudy, that he adored.
Myles served in the U.S. Navy in World War II at Pearl Harbor. After his service, he became a corrections officer for the Cleveland Juvenile Courts, where he met his wife. After raising a family together, he went on to become a Fiscal Analyst for the Cuyahoga County and Human Services, from which he retired.
Myles was a man of integrity, kindness, and generosity, leaving a lasting impact on everyone that knew him, including his extended family at Cardinal Court Assisted Living.
We find comfort in knowing that Dad's legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.
To further Myles' memory, the family suggests donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/. Private funeral services will be held at a later date.
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October 15, 2025

Matthew spisak posted to the memorial.

October 13, 2025

Edward Foreman posted to the memorial.

October 12, 2025

Jen Bella posted to the memorial.

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Matthew spisak

October 15, 2025

You will be missed Myles a great friend thanks for your service you were one of my favorite resident the advice you gave me is invaluable was amazing knowing you

Edward Foreman

October 13, 2025

yall are in my prayers at this time of sorrow

Jen Bella

October 12, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Myles was an amazing person. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to know him and care for him. He will be genuinely missed. I enjoyed hearing his stories and spending time talking with him. It was an honor to take care of him and it won´t be the same at Cardinal Court without him. Everytime I see a bag of Werther´s candy I will smile snd think of him.

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October 15, 2025

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