Michael T. MATES

MATES, Michael T. - Our beloved Michael passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2008 in the arms of love at the Niagara-On- The-Lake Hospital. Dr. Berti, thank you for standing with us on our journey. To our hospital family, we loved you and will never forget you. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Gail Mates, and his four daughters, Alexandra Gregg, Amanda, Erin and Ashley Howe. Proud grandfather of Grayson and Declan Gregg. Michael was loved and supported by his brothers Morton and Patrick Mates and sisters Gloria Gibbins and Jean Aslin. Michael had a strong bond with his nieces and nephews, and will be sadly missed by all. Family will receive friends at the NIAGARA-ON-THE- LAKE CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 415 Regent Street on Friday September 12th, from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Vigil will be held at the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 o'clock on Saturday morning at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Niagara-On-The-Lake. Rite of Committal will follow at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or to the Lincoln County Humane Society in honour of his loyal dog, Sairose. Online guest register at www.morganfuneral.com 11235565