On Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Milton Hospital. Ruth Bates of Fenelon Falls was in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Donald Bates. Loving mother of David Bates and his wife Kathy of Milton, Stephen Bates and his wife Jane of Streetsville and pre-deceased by the late Sharon Norman (2007). Ruth will be fondly remembered by her son-in-law, Harold Norman of Fenelon Falls. Special grandma of Heather, Pam, Amy, Scott, Matthew, Adam and great-grandma of five wonderful great-grandchildren. The family of Ruth Bates will receive friends at the FENELON FALLS BAPTIST CHURCH, on Monday, June 23rd from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Interment Fenelon Falls Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions to Fenelon Falls Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, Fenelon Falls. On-Line condolences, memorial donations or to light a memorial candle, please visit: www.jardinefuneralhome.com