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Christopher BATES Obituary

BATES, Christopher John
(Chris, Batesy):
On October 1, 2019, aged 61 years. Our incredible, positive, brave, lovely man is now at rest. We have been so blessed to have had you in our lives. We will love and miss you every day. Dearly loved husband of Jacqui, the best father and father-in-law of Monique and Paul Grant (London, UK), Tom and Kyra Bates, and adored Pop of Baby Harvey. Chris and his family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to all the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice and the Palliative Care Team for their incredible love, support and care during Chris' journey. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Christopher Bates, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Celebration of Chris' life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, October 7, at 10.00am. Private burial will follow.

Published by The Press from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5, 2019.

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To Jacqui, Monique, Tom and family: Sorry to hear of the loss of Chris. Such a nice guy. Our thoughts are with you all.
Diane & John O'Donnell

October 9, 2019

To Jacqui, Monique, Tom and families. No words can describe how sorry we were to learn of the loss of Chris.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Craig and Anne Bartram

October 5, 2019

To Jacqui and your lovely family, so sorry to hear this sad news our thoughts are with you Julie and Glenn Hayde

October 4, 2019

Goodbye Batesy.It's been a great 47 years.You were my best mate,just like a brother.I have lots of great memories.I will miss you.Kevin Harrison

October 3, 2019

Condolences to you all, so sad for your loss. Such a wonderful man, husband, father and grandad. Will be greatly missed.
John, Cheryl and family.

Cheryl Erickson

October 2, 2019

Rest in peace Chris. Life will go on but never be the same without you in the lives of all who knew you. Garth and Vicky Brewer

October 2, 2019

Condolences from the Thomas Family. Appreciated those friendly hellos from him when he was outside cutting the hedge.

October 2, 2019

So sorry to hear this Jacq

Ray Healey

October 2, 2019

So sad to lose our special friend of 35years life will not be the same without his kindness and caring nature, will be remembered in our hearts forever
ROD & JUDY LIDDY

October 2, 2019

BATES,
Christopher John (Chris):
Loved son-in-law of Miep and the late Bert (Bart) Smulders, special brother-in-law of Bernie and Vicki, Eddy and Carole. Much loved uncle of Jessie and Ricki, Emma and Luke.
You will always be remembered for being the nicest guy that anyone
could ever meet.

October 5, 2019

BATES,
Christopher John (Chris):
On October 1, 2019, aged 61 years old, our loving brother sadly passed away at Nurse Maude Hospice. Beloved son of the late Jan and Lem Bates, very much loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynne and Dave, Debbie and Ray, Jo and Gary, and Beccy, and much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
You will never be forgotten, always in our hearts.
Loved so very much

October 3, 2019

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