BATES - Howard Robert Of Abbey Street, Nuneaton, formerly of Croft, Leicester. Passed away peacefully in George Eliot Hospital on 7th January 2019 aged 85 years. Much loved Husband to the late Violet, dearest Dad, Grandad and GG. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place at the Heart of England Crematorium on Friday 1st February at 2.00pm. Flowers may be sent c/o Devall & Son Funeral Directors.