Gladys L. Gates Obituary (1949

EPSOM - Gladys L. Gates, 69 of Epsom, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Hospice House in Concord with her family by her side. Born on May 18, 1949 in Exeter, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Shirley (Pender) Gates. Gladys worked for many years as a hairdresser, a profession she truly loved. She enjoyed singing and was in a band during her younger days. She liked going camping, a chance to gamble and time spent with her family at gatherings. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Donna Gates and Lorraine Rudd as well as a grandson, Wayne Daniel Shannon. She is survived by her daughters, Tina Sprague of Alton, Darlene Labreque of Alton and Toni Cardinal of New Durham, her siblings, Carol Barrett of Epsom, Ronny Gates and his wife Patty of Epsom, Dicky Gates and his wife Jeannie of TN, Darlene Comeau and her husband Tim of Epsom, Cindy Merrill of Epsom, Debbie Tisbert and her husband Dan of Deerfield, Ricky Gates and his wife Karen of Pittsfield, Billy Gates and his wife Charlene of Hillsboro, Donny Gates, Jr. and his husband Steve Hall of Oregon, Reggie Gates and his wife Lynn of New Durham; grandchildren, Kara Shannon, Luke Cardinal, Ryan Sprague, Jamie Sprague, Breck Hodgden; one great grandson, Colton Sprague as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Still Oaks Funeral and Memorial Home, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CRVNA Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.stilloaks.com