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The obituary notice of Michael (Mike) BATES

Abergele, 28/02/1938 - 15/10/2026 (Age 88) | Published in: Daily Post. Notable areas: Colwyn Bay (Bae Colwyn)

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MichaelBATESPeacefully at Coed Mor Care Home, Abergele, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen, with whom he travelled the world.

Beloved father of Nick and Richard, and a loving grandpa.

Living in North Wales for more than sixty years,

Mike was well known to many students

and staff at the Llandrillo Technical College (Coleg Llandrillo) heading the Hotel Management and Catering Department, and from his long time involvement with the Colwyn Bay Cricket Club and Hockey Club.

Always a wicketkeeper and a robust defender in hockey.

Mike will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Asaph Crematorium on Thursday 12th November at 11:00am.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Michael, will be gratefully received in aid of St Kentigern's Hospice, care of:
R. W. Roberts & Son,
Plas Tirion,
Kinmel Ave,
Abergele,
LL22 7LW
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