BATES, Cecil – 2nd July 2022 – (peacefully) at his home, 8 Woodvale Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, (in his 93rd year)

Dearly beloved husband of Iris, much loved and devoted father of Heather, Lynda, Sandra, Sharon and Cecil, dear father-in-law of Jim, Roberta, Nigel and the late Keith and Paul and loving grandfather of David, Timothy, Hannah and Matthew.

House private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP this evening (Sunday) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Cecil’s life will be held in Woodschapel Parish Church on Monday, 4 July at 2.00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Research N.I., payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c).

Always loved and remembered by his wife, children and the entire family circle.