William Andrews Gates Oxford, Pennsylvania Obituary

William Andrews Gates

William Andrews Gates, 72, Of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Dec 13, 2010. A graduate of Kennett High School & Goldey Beacom College, he worked for Moore Business Forms and Delta Forms before operating his own business for 15 yrs in Media & Kennett Square, PA. He served in the US Marine Corps for 4 yrs.; was a life member of the Free and Accepted Masons Kennett Lodge # 475, and the past Master Mason in 1970, as well as past 3rd vice president of the Kennett Loins Club. In his younger school years he was an accomplished athlete in basketball & baseball. Then became an avid golfer, enjoyed sailing, the water and beach life. Bill was predeceased by his wife of 49 yrs. Patricia Gayle Gates in (2009) and his mother Myrle Lucille Gates, North Umberland, PA. He is survived by his father, Bernard A. Gates of North Umberland, PA, sister, Suzanne and husband, James Hornberger of Wastontown, PA; daughter, Robin and husband, Stephen Tait of Middletown, DE; daughter, Jennifer and husband, Stephen Lustgarten of Raleigh, NC and his joy in life his six grandchildren, Lindsay, Shelley, Duncan, Nicole, Jacquelyn & Avery. A memorial service will be held in honor of Bill’s life at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA, where friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Interment will be private.
October 27, 1938 - December 13, 201010/27/193812/13/2010
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Debbi Yeatman King
January 10, 2011
Dear Robin and Jennie- Words can't express how we are all feeling. We all have such wonderful memories from growing up on Spottswood Lane. Both your parents were gems and we adored them. All those fun beach memories of Lewes and OBX...ahh, such wonderful times~ I can sti... Continue Reading
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Ellie Yeatman
January 10, 2011
Richard & I want to say how very sorry we are to hear about our spottswood Lane friend of many years. Bill and Pat were certainly the best neighbors anyone could have. they will be sadly missed by all. Love you Robin and Jenny. Richard & Ellie Yeatman.
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Bill and Joanne Taylor
December 19, 2010
Dear Robin, Jennifer, Mr. Gates and Suzanne: We are sorry to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of your father, as he was a good friend throughout our school years and in later years.

He will be missed. May the Lord give you comfort and peace.

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Libby Locklear-Madarasz
December 18, 2010
Robin and Jenny, So sorry for the loss of your dad. Libby
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Sandy and Bob Wilson
December 17, 2010
We will never forget our many times together with your family, especially times at Lewes Beach. They were such fun times. We're sorry you have lost your parents and we have lost our old friends. Love, Bob and Sandy Wilson
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JIM AND BOBBI LAU
December 16, 2010
Our Sympathy to the family.
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Ralph Paisley
December 15, 2010
Friends, My classmates and I share in your loss. What more can be said. RP
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