Gates: Peacefully with family by his side, on Friday, October 7th 2016 at a young age of 73. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Paul) Hartman, Arthur (Lorraine) Simpson and sister, Robin Simpson. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Margie; children, Ed Simpson, Beckie (Bill) Bagne, Amanda (Eric) Robson, Dan (Melissa Reyes) Simpson and Karen (Jason) Baird; 8 grandchildren, Ali, Sammy, Kayla, Gino, Eric, Sandra, Nora & 1 great-grandson, Marco; siblings, Janice (Grant) Livermore, Linda (Doug) Nichols, Bonnie (Brad) Braun; Bob is also survived by several brothers & sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, Donny Foley and Greg Raczkowski and golf buddies, Chuck, Tom, Norm & Pat.
Visitation Hours will be held from 1-4 PM on Saturday, October 15th at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, where a Memorial Ceremony will be celebrated following the Visitation at 4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to:
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association
P.O. Box 55071 #15530
Boston, MA 02205-5071