Christopher Bates (30 Jan 1925 - 7 Jul 2024)

Christopher (Chris) Bates
30/1/1925 – 07/07/2024
In loving memory of Chris Bates who sadly passed away on 7th July 2024 aged 99.
Beloved husband of the late Aileen and much loved friend and relative to many people.
Chris shared a wonderful long life and had a great love of walking and music.
His funeral will be held at Bramcote Crematorium at midday on Friday 9th August.

As you may know, Chris lost two sons to Mitochondrial disease, a complex disease that effects every cell in the body and for which there is currently no cure. Donations for mitochondrial research can be made in Chris’ memory here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mitochondrialresearchnewcastle. Donations made here will go to the Mitochondrial Research Centre at Newcastle University that Chris supported during in his lifetime.