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Roger Bates Obituary
WARNER -- Roger T. "Pete" Bates died peacefully at home, July 2, 2010, after a long illness, surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 9, 1926, in Springfield. Mass.
He moved to East Concord as a child and then to Warner where he graduated from Simonds Free High School in 1944.
After serving in the Navy during World War II, he returned to Warner. He worked for the town and married Virginia Messer on June 11, 1950.
He started a career with Weaver Bothers Construction that lasted 55 years, working in all corners of the state of New Hampshire, first as an equipment operator and eventually as part owner of the company. The completion of the Kancamagus Highway was one of his favorite accomplishments.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Snowmobiling and trail grooming were some of his great pastimes in the winter.
IN HIS LIFE: In the summer he loved to watch his grandson, Adam, race stockcars. He was predeceased by his brother, Jack Bates, and his sister, Marjorie Gatherum. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia O. (Messer) Bates; three sons, Peter H. Bates and his wife Ginny (Herrick) Bates, Mark E. Bates and Jeffrey R. Bates and his wife Darcey Bates; three grandchildren, Jason Bates, Adam Bates and Jessica (Bates) Chandler and her husband Jeff Chandler; and two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Cole Chandler.
SERVICES: Friends may call at Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Schoodac Road Cemetery, Warner. Memorial donations may be made to William Weaver Scholarship at New Hampshire Good Roads Association, 261 Sheep Davis Rd. Suite 5, Concord, 03301-5750.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Bates
Candice Dussault
July 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andrew and Cole Chandler
July 8, 2010
Great Papa,
We just want you to know that we adore you and thank you for adoring us. Please know Mommy with share stories of you with us as we grow.
Love Your Twin Great-Grandsons
Jessica Bates-Chandler
July 8, 2010
Papa,
I don't even know where to begin. So I guess I will start by saying I love you so much. We never said that enough. I couldn't have asked for a better Grandfather than you.
Many memories have been going through my head over the last few days, but there are two that stand out. I would like to share these with you know. I think I was around 11 and you and Gram took Jason, Adam, and I up to the White Mountains . We went to Cannon, saw the Old Man, but what I remember most from that day was going on the Hobo railroad. You knew the Engineer so we got to ride up front with him. That was such a great experience. The other memory that sticks out is when you and Gram came down to North Carolina to visit me. I was so proud to show you around and take you on a race shop tour.
I'm so glad I was able to share the last 7 months with you.
I miss you so much.
Love Your Granddaughter,
Jessica
arch equip
July 8, 2010
FROM ARCH EQUIP & TRK, ALL OF US HERE SEND YOU ARE DEEPEST SYMPATHY,AND PRAYERS HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND ALWAYS WAS GOOD FOR A LAUGH YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Goss and Karen Gosselin
July 8, 2010
Our deepest sympathies. . . .just want you all to know that during this difficult time we are thinking of your families.
Doug Graham
July 7, 2010
On behalf of NHDOT District 4, please accept my deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed working with Pete and will miss him greatly.
July 6, 2010
Pete, You are missed beyond anything I can write here. As a kid in the late 50s and early 60s I hunted with you and your Father along with my Father John L. and brother John S. among others. I know Dad thought of you as his best friend, I hope the two of you meet again.
Take care my friend, Bill & brother John S.Jewell, Warner boys. ....
July 6, 2010
July 06,2010
My heart goes out to you guys.Stub will be missed,but will always be there with us in our fond memories of him as a coworker and mostly a "friend".
Wayne Blais
Rapid Robb
July 5, 2010
Stub was an awesome man he treated everyone with respect. I enjoyed working with him. I miss you...
Norman & Jean Stevens
July 5, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of your loss of Roger (Pete) Bates. Having worked with him for years at Weaver Bros he was always a pleasure to work with.
Rose
July 5, 2010
We offer our deepest sympathy. When tragedy strikes and takes the life of our loved ones, many cry out with great sorrow. Your tears are not unnoticed by the Creator of Life. Never was it his purpose for our human lives to be taken away. Although your deep pain will not easily disappear, prayer to God will bring comfort to you as you grieve. The Bible assures us God "is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spot." Psalm 147:3
Linda/Spunk Ford
July 5, 2010
You all are in our prayers. Grampa Bates will be missed. He was a wonderful man. Spunk and Linda
The Staff of Chadwick Funeral Service
July 5, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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