Marie E. Bates

Marie E. Bates of Dedham passed away on January 15, 2014, after a 6-month struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was 85. Born in Boston, on September 7, 1928 she graduated from Mission High School.

Beloved wife of 52 years to the late Robert J. Bates, and cherished mother of Nancy and Linda of North Easton.  Marie is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Kelly of Dedham, Elizabeth’s daughters, Kathleen Kelly of Dedham and Barbara O’Coin of Walpole, and Elizabeth’s son, Charles Kelly of Dedham.

Marie worked for the US government and later in the personnel department at Bay Bank.

She enjoyed taking part in the senior exercise program in Dedham and senior trips in Needham. She adored her granddog, Ariel, and was an active member of Saint Susanna Parish.

Visiting hours are Fri 4-6 PM at Saint Susanna Church, 262 Needham St., Dedham.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Marie’s life on Sat. at 9 AM at Saint Susanna Church and a reception in the parish hall immediately following the service.  Interment in Brookdale Cemetery.  Donations in Marie’s memory may be made to the Saint Susanna Solar Fund at the address listed above.