25/3/1940 – 16/2/2024
Cherished, loved husband and best friend of Elaine.
Dearly loved father of Ben and Daniella, Bettina and Scott.
Loved and wonderful Grandpa of Emma, Hannah, and Abbey.
Pa to Matilda, Keegan, and Arabella.
Bob to Jaikobi.
Friend to Julie.
Best mate to furry friends Timmy and Snow.
Son of Harold and Olga, brother to Patricia and Brian (all dec).
Son-in-law to Stuart and Ella Moodie (both dec), brother-in-law to Heather, Joy, Norma, Lynette, Allan, Ian, Neil, Colin, and their families.
Our special thanks to Dr James Malone, paramedics, doctors, and nurses of St John of God and Epworth hospitals for their care of Bob.
Always in our hearts and forever in our memories.
Funeral Notice
Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr Robert Henry Bates to be held at Tuckers Chapel, Barrabool Hills Centre, 4-32 Province Boulevard, Highton on FRIDAY (1st March) at 10.00am prior to a private cremation.
Tributes
Dear Elaine,
We would like to offer our condolences to you, Ben, Bettina and your family.
We are saddened to hear of Bob’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Warm regards Lou, Wendy, Madeline & Leiko