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Dorothy Gates Obituary

Dorothy M. Age 92 of Jay St., Elmira, NY passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Francis on January 19, 2000 and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Joseph and Mary C. Gates of Elmira, Robert G., Sr. and Joann L. Gates of Horseheads; grandchildren Suzanne and Sharon Gates, Karen (John) Adams, Michael Gates, David (Debbie) Gates, Robin (Bart) Stansfield and Robert Gates, Jr.; several great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandchild. Mrs. Gates retired from St. Joseph's Hospital with 41 years of service. She was a life member of St. Joseph's Alumni and a communicant of Sts. Peter & Paul Church. There will be no prior calling hours. Private Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. barret logo
Published by Star-Gazette on Jan. 3, 2002.

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