Warren passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at home. He was born on October 10, 1932 in Plymouth, Massachusetts to Warren and Frances Bates. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennie; children: Melvin "Max" Shiner, Judy Shirley, Betty Forbis, Frances Dye, William Bates, David Bates, and Pamela Wright; 23 grandkids, 32 great-grandkids, and 3 great-great-grandkids; brother, John Bates, and preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Bates, Evelyn Thomas and Mary Bates. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.