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In Memory of
Martin
Yates
Yates
1944 - 2014
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Obituary for Martin Yates
Yates, Martin
July 5, 1944 - Aug 12, 2014
Martin passed away during a hard battle with cancer. He is survived by his partner Susan Davies, Ann (mother of his children), Patricia and Paul. Predeceased by his parents Stephen and Freda, and his brother Andrew (Marlene). Dear brother of Christopher (Jessica), Edwin (Geraldine), Godfrey and Rodney. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Martin will be missed by his family and friends. His career brought him to Canada where worked for 35 years with Nortel. He retired to his home on Bob's Lake. He became an active part of the lake community, where he served as treasurer of Greater Bob's and Crow Lakes Association and president of the Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Association (ABC). Sincere appreciation to the staff at the Q.C.H. cancer center for their care and compassion. Special thank you to his friends who made his days a little brighter. Donations to the ABC, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice in Martin's memory would be appreciated. At Martin's request a private funeral service will be held. A celebration of Life will be held at the ABC hall in Bolingbroke on September 20th, 2014. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth. For condolences visit our website at www.blairandson.com
July 5, 1944 - Aug 12, 2014
Martin passed away during a hard battle with cancer. He is survived by his partner Susan Davies, Ann (mother of his children), Patricia and Paul. Predeceased by his parents Stephen and Freda, and his brother Andrew (Marlene). Dear brother of Christopher (Jessica), Edwin (Geraldine), Godfrey and Rodney. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Martin will be missed by his family and friends. His career brought him to Canada where worked for 35 years with Nortel. He retired to his home on Bob's Lake. He became an active part of the lake community, where he served as treasurer of Greater Bob's and Crow Lakes Association and president of the Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Association (ABC). Sincere appreciation to the staff at the Q.C.H. cancer center for their care and compassion. Special thank you to his friends who made his days a little brighter. Donations to the ABC, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice in Martin's memory would be appreciated. At Martin's request a private funeral service will be held. A celebration of Life will be held at the ABC hall in Bolingbroke on September 20th, 2014. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth. For condolences visit our website at www.blairandson.com
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