Obituary of Loraine F. Gates

Loraine F. "Honey" Gates, age 86, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris. She was predeceased by her husband, Merton, brother, Ed Bachman, sister, Lucille Fox and son in law Glenn Myers. She is survived by her children, Steve (Barb) Gates, Bonnie Myers, Sandy (David) Sliker, Renee (Bill) Young all of Wadsworth, Melody Overs of Getzville, NY, Mike Gates of Piffard, grandchildren, Steve, Kristy, Heather, Bethany, Dawn, Jamie, Ronnie and Kyle, great grandchildren, Jake, Cody, Amber, Abby, Cora, David, Olivia and Isaac, sister in law, Mildred Melfi of Himrod, NY, many nieces and nephews. Loraine was born September 10, 1928 in Rochester, NY the daughter of Henry and Annabelle Lewis Bachman. She retired from the Craig Developmental Center in Sonyea. Honey was an avid card and bingo player. She was a long time member of St. Lucy's Church in Retsof. Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 4-8 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 10 AM at St. Lucy's Church in Retsof with Father Edward Dillon and Deacon George Spezzano officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in York. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Team Joey, 2363 Peoria Rd., Leicester, NY 14481 or the York-Leicester Field Days, 2742 Chandler Rd., Piffard, NY 14533.