MR. KEITH DOUGLAS BATES Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at his residence on Sunday April 29, 2012. Mr. Keith Bates was in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Jean (nee Middleton). Dear father of Linda Mountain (Garry) and Lucille Skau. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Bobbie, Richard, Brett, Jeffrey, Tammy and Geri-Lynn. Great grandfather of many great grandchildren. Keith is survived by his brothers Garth Bates (Judy) and Larry Bates (Eleanor). Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.