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KATES, Melita

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Melita Kates passed away suddenly at the General Hospital on Friday, August 9, 2002 surrounded by her loving family in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Kates (February 2002). Loving mother of Paul (Wendy) and Bob (friend Nancy). Devoted and cherished Nana of Adam, Mark, Amy and Lisa. Sister of Eva Kirkup of Reston, Manitoba. Sister-in-law of Joe Kates (Vera) and Blanche Kates (late Milton). Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Melita was a proud lifetime member and past-president of the Samuel Kleiman Chapter of Hadassah-WIZO. A funeral service will be held at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, August 14 at 12 noon with Mr. Gil Cymbalist officiating. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made may be made to the Sault Area Hospitals Cancer Care Fund, Beth Jacob Synagogue Building Fund or the Group Health Centre Trust Fund. Sincere thanks to Doctor Spadafora and Dr. Walde and to the staff at the Critical Care Unit for their exceptional