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Linda J. Bates

Linda J. Bates

Linda J. Bates, 70, of Fredonia, NY, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at her home after a short illness, surrounded by her

loving family. Linda was born August 8, 1948 in Dunkirk, NY, daughter of the late Rose (Scaccia) and Alfred Gervase.She graduated from Fredonia High School in 1966.Linda was married to Robert “Bob” Bates for 38 wonderful years. She and her husband, “Bob” operated Bates T.V. in the Fredonia and Brocton area for many years.She was also active in the food industry, including working for DeJohn’s Restaurant of Fredonia, NY with her family and also the Vineyard Restaurant in Dunkirk, NY for Tony Pietro.She also worked for Farrell Chrysler in Fredonia, NY in the accounting department. She is survived by her children: Jeffery (Rebecca) Mlacker, Tracey (Jon) Stephens, Michael (Debbie) Mlacker, Robert W. Bates III. Also survived by her loving grandchildren: Jennifer Mlacker, Amber Rozewicz, Dylan, Dustin and Leah Mlacker, Jake Morrison, Benjamin Morrison, Konoa and Mia Stephens and Ellie Bates. Sisters Carmell Frame, Constance (Jerry) Kaczmarek, Shirley (Frank)

DeJohn and Marlene (Paul) Knaus. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Monday morning March 4, 2019 at 11am from THE FANTAUZZI

FUNERAL HOME, 82 East Main St, Fredonia, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service and may call at the funeral home Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. Interment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Fredonia, NY. Donations would be appreciated to St.

Jude’s Hospital in her memory.