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Hannah Bates Obituary
WORCESTER - Hannah Jane (Baker) Bates, daughter of John F. Baker and Mary Frances (Burrell) Baker died peacefully at Holy Trinity in the presence of family.
Hannah Jane was born in Boise, ID on November 5th, 1921. Her beloved husband, William F. Bates predeceased her in 1991. She is survived by her children Sharon Lee White and her husband Louis White of Weiser, ID; Nicole M. Brown of Worcester, MA; Anthony W. Ferguson and his wife Cheryl Ferguson of Sahuarita, AZ; William T. Ferguson and his wife Michele W. Ferguson of Newport, RI; Robert W. Bates of Jacksonville, FL; Stephen W. Bates and his wife Rachael Bates of Sedro Woolley, WA; and Michael A. Bates and his wife Joan Bates of Renton, WA. She is also survived by a brother Michael H. Luque of Eagle, ID; and a sister Donna M. Jenson of Ogden, UT. Finally she leaves, 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
A life-long lover of books, Hannah Jane was caught more than once reading with a flashlight under the covers and was known by the staff of any public library in her neighborhood. She also loved to play cards, complete jigsaw puzzles, play the piano, and paint in oils and water colors. She loved cross-stitch, knitting and all manner of crafts and entertained her family and friends by cooking southern comfort food, as her Kentucky grandmother taught her. Finally, Hannah loved to fish for trout in the lakes and streams of Idaho, defying any and all mosquitoes.
During WWII, Hannah served her country in the Portland, OR shipyards and earned the designation: "Rosie the Riveter." Later while raising children she attended nursing school, graduated, and had a wonderful career in the medical field. She was a cherished friend and coworker wherever she lived.
Services for Hannah will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:30 am in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 67 Chester St. Worcester, MA. A period of calling hours will be held from 10:00 am till 11:30 am in the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Covina California. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Hannah's name can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Assn., care of the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston or the Worcester Public Library, 1 Salem Square Worcester. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hannah Bates
sharohn white
June 20, 2015
She is so happy to see Bill and all who have joy to welcome her home.she knows we weep but she has been here For 93 years.she has the right go home
Danielle Lane
June 19, 2015
Hannah was a beautiful soul and I immensely enjoyed our conversations whenever she brought Star to be groomed, and later when we would chat on her porch when I picked up Star for her groomings. She will be missed but never forgotten. My condolences to her family. May you all carry beautiful memories of this wonderful woman.
Danielle Lane
Dog Dayz Grooming Salon
June 19, 2015
Without her there would be no us. Thank you mother. Sharon
June 19, 2015
A remarkable woman that we will remember fondly. Loved spending chatting with her in the neighborhood.
Betty&Vern Bruneau
Many, many moons ago ... with Tony Ferguson Family
Pete Ferguson
June 19, 2015
Love you Grandma! You left us all better and I thank you for that.
Trish Pratt
June 18, 2015
Bates Family - my heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to know this remarkable woman. She will be forever in my heart.
Camille Butler
June 18, 2015
I am so grateful to have known sweet Hannah Bates.
chadwick Square Internal Medicine
June 18, 2015
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Brammer
June 18, 2015
Dearest Nikki - Sending warm hugs to comfort you during this time of great loss. Your Mom was a perfectly lovely lady!
Worcester resident
June 18, 2015
Sweet picture...sounds like a full life, well-spent. I am very sorry for your family's loss.
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