Richard A Bates,

Of Elmira, NY passed gently at home on Saturday November 3, 2007, at the age of 91. Born in Penn Yan, NY and a longtime resident of Southport. Dick was survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Florence M. Bates, and children Linda (Nick) Draghi and Richard Jr. (Jodi) Bates, as well as his grandchildren, Laura and Gregory Bates, and his step-grandchildren Teresa Shay, Debora Draghi and Angela Long, 5 great grandchildren, brother Paul (Marjorie) Bates, niece and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Willis & Mina Bates, his father and mother-in-law, Lynn & Jean Manchester, sisterin-law, Eleanor Spiegel, and great grandson, Mitchell Long. Dick enjoyed many years of hunting with his good friend, Lewie Clark, and fishing, spending a great deal of time at his cottage on Seneca Lake where the whole family, including special nephews, Walter & Lynn Montgomery, gathered for many memorable years. Dick was a lifetime member of the Masons, and was retired from Westinghouse Corp.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Saturday November 10, 2007 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM with Funeral Service there at 3:00 PM the Reverend Donald Hoff will officiate, followed by graveside service in Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport, NY. Officers and members of Union-Cooley-Ivy Lodge will meet at the funeral home to conduct a Masonic Service at 2:45 PM for their dear departed brother.