Obituary of Peter Bates

Peter Bates, 64 of Brockway Road, Woodstock Valley, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Day Kimball Hospital after an illness. He was the husband of the late Louise (Renaud) Bates. He was born February 27, 1945 in Putnam, son of the late Claude and Nora Bates. Pete was an engineer and had worked for over thirty years at Pratt & Whitney, he retired in 1989. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He made his home in Woodstock all his life, was a life member of the Bungay Fire Brigade and was active for over thirty years. At the time of his death he was President of the Bungay Fire Brigade. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, spending time with family and friends and had a great love for his two dogs. He leaves his companion of six years, Linda Lewandowski, his children: Nora Garbaloosa of New Britain, Robin Toce of Wethersfield, Edward Lapointe of Webster, MA, Craig Lapointe of Worcester, a brother David Bates of OK, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Calling Hours Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. A Memorial Service will be Thursday June 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Road, Eastford with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Bungay Fire Brigade, 1256 Route 171, Woodstock Valley, CT 06282. The Smith and Walker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To share a memory, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com