Anne Bates (nee Vallery)

Anne Bates (Vallery), 74, passed away peacefully at Hospice Peterborough on Friday, January 6th with her family at her side, and surrounded by love.  Anne is survived by Harvey Bates, her loving husband of 52 years.  She will be deeply missed by many, including her children Nancy Tapajna (David), Steven Bates (Kelly), and Jennifer Larkin (Jason).  Sister to Mary Carpenter (Roy), and Susan Vallery (Rick). Anne was the proudest “Nana” and will be remembered by her 6 Grandchildren: Megan, Taryn, Peyton, Reese, Ryan, and Finlay, and of course her loving dog Maddi.  Anne was an aunt to many nieces and nephews and will be missed dearly by all. Anne will always be remembered for being so incredibly active in all her family’s lives, enjoying her time on the dock, sipping on a nice glass (bottle) of wine, and her unforgettable laughter.

We would like to thank everyone we encountered during mom's battle during the last year, especially the doctors, nurses and support staff of Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Dr. Morelli and the Palliative Care Team, and all the incredible staff at Hospice Peterborough. 

As per Anne’s wishes, we will be holding a Celebration of Life on Saturday January 28, 2023 from 2 to 4 pm at the Haliburton Curling Club, 730 Mountain St.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a cancer charity of your choice to further cancer research would be appreciated by Anne's family 

Online condolences can be made through www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com