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BATE, Clifford George – Passed away suddenly but peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of his family, in his 98th year. Clifford was married to the late Helen (nee Wilson) in 1954. They had two girls Brenda and Terri. Clifford lived with his daughter Brenda in Orillia for the last five years and was active in the community. Clifford was born in Elmvale, over the Bake Shop that his parents, the late Stanley George Bate and the late Clara (nee Dundas) Bate, owned. When he was eleven, they moved to Cobourg and bought the Cobourg Pool Room. He was offered a spot on a ship to China at the age of 18 and also to Venezuela before dating and marrying. He will be missed by his son-in-law Julien Desrochers, his grandchildren Clinton (Karen) Coleman, Bridgette (Mike) Corbett, Jesse Desrochers, and Lucas (Heizel Medon) Bate Medon, his great grandchildren, Taylor (Matt) Richards, Paige Woodman, Devin Woodman, Nicole (Dylan Riley) Coleman, Cooper Coleman, Carter Coleman and Brendon Medon, and his great great granddaughter Juniper Woodman. Dear brother of the late Tim Bate (the late Gladys), the late Bernetta Norwood and the late Margaret Moore. Uncle of Patricia Turner, Frank Archer, Sharon Bate and John McCallister. Clifford worked in Toronto for the TTC for 15 years. Dad loved camping and summered at Hammock Harbour in Rama for many years. He loved animals, feeding his wild pet rabbit all winter. He is also missed by his fur babies Olliver, Peach, Bella and Gus. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 12 noon in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, 30 King St. E., Cobourg. Interment Cobourg Union Cemetery. Donations to the Northumberland Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Dear Brenda, Terri and family. Such sad news at the passing of your dad. He was truly a wonderful person. He always had a kind word and I was fortunate to know him and your mom for over 65 years. Thinking of you both at this difficult time. Sincerly Bruce & Marlene wood
Brenda and Terri, on behalf of my Dad and sisters please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad. Our Dad was particularly sad about the passing of his long time friend “Batesie”
My condolences to the entire family. Cliff was a great gentleman. He was so kind to me ,when they lived at the Royal Apartment Building here in Cobourg. Jeanie Haig
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Brenda and Terri so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Cliff was a lovely man who will be missed by all who knew him. With deepest sympathy, Jane Kelley.
Deepest condolences,cherish the memories
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS . LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES CLOSE TO YOUR HEARTS.
Brenda and Terri I was sad when you let me know about your Pops your Dad lived his life his way and he left it his way what a wonderful testament to a life well lived Remember ladies your Pops has only gone on ahead sending you lots of love
Hello, Brenda and Lucas. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Dad/grandfather. I know that you were close and you will miss him. I hope that his experience at The Hammock was memorable - I certainly remember him! Adrienne Davies
Brenda, Terri and family. So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May the many memories you shared with him sustain you all during this difficult time
My condolences to the Bate family. I lived across the street from your Aunt Marg Moore (lovely lady!) and would help her with grass cutting and snow removal. I would have many lovely conversations with Cliff when he would come down the street to check on Marg and bring her meals on many occasions. He was such a caring brother to her. RIP Cliff.
Brenda, Terri and families, I am sorry to read about your father. I know you will have a lifetime of memories to look back on and remember with joy. Please accept my deepest condolences
So sorry for the families loss. Mr Bate was a awesome man always smiling He will be missed .