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Wilma Bates Obituary
Daughter of the late Russell Wilson and Gertrude Van Duzer Wilson, she was born in Cornwall on August 12, 1941.
Wilma is survived by her husband Leonard W. Bates at home; son, Leonard R. Bates and wife Melinda of Highland Falls; brother, Russell Wilson of the state of Connecticut; sister, Ida Jones of New Windsor; two grandchildren, Ashley and Michael Bates; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Dawn Marie Bates.
Friends may call on Wednesday, August 15 from 7-9 p.m. at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls.
The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, August 16 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steve Snavely officiating.
Burial will follow in Peacedale Cemetery, Highland Falls.
Funeral arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, Highland Falls.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilma Bates
Cheryl Krause(Conley)
August 25, 2007
My heart and prayers go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
August 18, 2007
Dear lodge brother are prays with you in this time of sarrow, and doris and i will be thinking of you in our prays, god bless
doris gene goldsmith
Kathy D
August 16, 2007
Lenny, Always remember there are those here to help you with their strength and hope. My condolences to you and your family.
Jimmy Dunn
August 15, 2007
Aunt WIlma always treated me like a part of the family. I am sorry to hear of your loss Uncle Nutchy. She is with her God and her Savior.
Linda Tremper
August 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Gillim
August 14, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lorenzo Sisk
August 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Morabito
August 13, 2007
I will miss our conversations Aunt Wilma. You had more courage and strength every day, more than most of us will ever have. Your suffering is done now and you are in a better place with Dawn. I know you had to be so happy to see her again. Thank you for loving me so much, as I loved you so much.
Joanne S.
August 13, 2007
Lenny . . . My condolences to you and your family for the loss of Wilma. Remember there are many who are there to give you their strength and hope, when you are having a hard time finding yours. My prayers are with you.
Pat Graber
August 13, 2007
Lenny: So sorry to hear of Wilma's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Ed ( Chic) Trubenbach
August 13, 2007
Lenny, My thoughts go with you at this time of need. I didn't know your wife but I know what it is like to loose a life partner. Friends and family will help you through this but you will never forget Wilma.
Linda and George Reynolds
August 13, 2007
Lenny, George and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will always remember the fun times we had. We all go way back together and will keep her in our memory. Linda and George
georgianna vanoyan
August 13, 2007
dearest wilma, the times go by so fast, when we are all together for our family get togethers, and we would sit beside each other , out in the yard and chat away. about all the good things we have done in the years past.i always loved to see you smile. you will be missed, my dear friend and sister -in- law. tom and i send our prayers and our condolences to your family. georgianna vanoyan and tom
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