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Bates, Ronald John - Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011, Ronald Bates of Grafton at 82 years of age. Cherished husband of Jean Bates (nee Muskett). Loving father of Jeffery, Kevin & Jennifer, Alan & Gala, Barbara & Jim Turcott, Lisa, and predeceased by his son Harry James. Dear grandfather of Amber, Kristen, Katelyn, Ryan, Sean, Megan, Dharma, and predeceased by his grand-daughter Jillian. Brother of Ada, Harry, Ruth, Bruce, Stephen, the late May, and the late George. Son of the late Ronald and the late Rose. A Funeral Service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church in Grafton on Tuesday, January 25th, at 3 pm. Visitation to be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Those wishing may make a memorial donation by cheque to the Northumberland Hills Hospital - Unit 2B or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com