It is a sad time when we lose somone so close and dear to us all. My thoughts and best wishing go out to everyone close to Uncle Tommy, especially Aunt Millie , Glen , Heather and Wendy. He will be missed by everyone who ever knew him but he will never be forgotten. I still remember when he would come over to my Dad & Mom's on the weekends when we were kids and play quarterback for both teams or pitcher for both teams when we played ball in the back yard. He was a master at changing the rules when one team seemed to be getting too far ahead on the scorboard. LOL. He also helped me out many times at PPG even on weekends if production was down and no-one could figure it out I called him for suggestions , he came in and productions was back up and running in no time. He loved his family and friends and always had a good time no matter the occaison . I will miss him more than words can express but I will never forget him. Good Bye Uncle Tommy we will all miss you!!

Mrs Bates, Heather, Wendy, Glen and family; May it comfort you to know, that your loss is deeply felt by those who care about you.

Our sincerest condolences and please know that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you in this, the most difficult of times

We are thinking of all of you with deepest sympathies at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy to Mildred , Heather, Wendy & Glen and their family

Pierre & I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Heather & Glen the Bates family for the loss of their father.

We would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the Bates family

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. When someone we love leaves us, there is an emptiness that needs to be filled. Let your family and friends help you through this by remembering all the good times you shared with TOM. You were a good friend to many. Rest in peace TOM

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

The Lamey family is sending our sincere condolences to the Bates family you are all in our thoughts.

Heather&Mike: We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.

Tom will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of great sorrow

I want to express my condolences to daughter Heather and the family. I always enjoyed my conversations with Tom at the VKH Curling club. Once again, my Sincere Condolences. Norm

Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. I used to work with Tom at PPG until his retirement and as the Electrical Department Group Leader he was a well respected man. He was a very calm, cool and collected person with a vast knowledge of the Electrical Trade and he was a very fair person with the entire Maintenance Department's Electrical and Mechanical workers. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

I remember that Tom always had a smile on his face and a kind word to everyone. He will be missed. Debbie Brown

Our deepest sympathy. Tom always had a friendly word and a funny story to tell. He will be sadly missed.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MRS BATES AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. TOM WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL.

Debbie Sulis & Rene Beaulieu made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

John & Joyce Hollett made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

In loving memory of Mr. Tom Bates - a very special person.

Dan and Laurie made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

Ron and Cathy Stein made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

Joe Murphy made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.

Margo (Carkner) and David Impey made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

Milly, Heather, Wendy and Glen and all the Bates Family. We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

Tom and Derinda Lannigan made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.

Kim and Larry made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.