Richard G. Yeates, 90, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away June 2, 2018. He was born in Buffalo, New York and has lived here since 1987. He was a US Navy & W.N.Y. Air National Guard veteran. He retired from the City of Buffalo Fire Dept. with over 20 years of service. He was a member of IAFF Local 282, W.N.Y. Retired Firefighters Assn., past member of AMVETS, Squirrel Social Club & American Legion. He is survived by his daughters, Judy Brady Graves (Brad) of Pinellas Park, Patricia Dmoch (Gary) of Buffalo, Jayne Baldwin (Gary) of Lockport, NY. & Donna Carnes (Jeff) of Hornell, NY.; daughter-in-law, Shirley Yeates of Sanborn, NY.; brother, James Yeates of Buffalo, sister, Peg Ehrmann of Buffalo; sister-in-law, Lois Yeates of Buffalo; many grand & great-grandchildren and his beloved companion, Jennie Heeren. He was predeceased by his parents, Victor G. & Vera H. Yeates, his wife, Elizabeth, son, Richard G. Yeates, Jr., brothers, Arthur M. Yeates & Harvey T. Yeates; sister-in-law, Jane Yeates & brother-in-law Bud Ehrmann. His services will be held later.
Judy, Patty, Jayne & Donna,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I still remember his great smile & hearty laugh when we attended the Yeates reunions. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love your cousin,
Kathy Yeates
Our deepest condolences to the Yeates family and Jennie. We will always remember our goods times with Dick at Sherkston Beach.
Friends from Buffalo, Bill and Linda Rautenstrauch