Marilyn Bates

Marilyn Bates, 86, of Waban and a resident at Hebrew Senior Life passed away on May 4th, 2023. Marilyn, was born on January 25th, 1937 in Brookline to Celia “Chickie” and Edward Masters. She attended Ward Elementary and Newton High School before attending and graduating Boston University. She was married for 43 years to Leonard Bates who pre-deceased her.

Marilyn always considered herself to be a very lucky person, she was a devoted and beloved wife, mom and grandmother. She loved flowers, playing mahjong and canasta, shmying, and enjoyed buying everything from tschotchkes to fine antiques in addition to many gifts for kids in her family. She took delight in spending time with her girlfriends. She was an excellent holiday parking spot finder and a funny storyteller. Marilyn also enjoyed playing tennis in her free time and looked forward to attending the US Open each year with her husband Lenny. She could always be counted on to bake wonderful challah, knishes, matzo ball soup and brisket for the Jewish high holidays.

Marilyn is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Debbie Bates of Nashua, her son David Bates and her 6 beloved grandchildren Julie, Josh, Elisabeth, Jack, Emma and Mia as well as her Brother Roy Masters of Marietta GA. Marilyn was a member of Temple Israel in Boston.

Rest in peace Mom. Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 7 at Lindwood Memorial Park,497 North St., Randolph at 1:30 in the afternoon. Shiva Sunday afternoon 3:30 to 8:00 at the home of Joe & Debbie Bates in Nashua. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, Boston