Everett Lawrence Bates

Alexander – Everett Lawrence Bates, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at a Bangor hospital. Everett was born in Chicago, IL on March 9, 1932, son of the late Roger and Tillie (Wiemert) Bates. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving with the 4060th Food Service Squadron at Dow Air Force Base in Bangor. While stationed in Bangor he met his love, Rowena White. They married and moved to Chicago, IL for a few years until returning to Maine. Everett worked for Carlton Davis Sawmill in Cooper and in the woods until beginning his career with Georgia Pacific. Upon retiring from G.P., he continued working as a security guard until he had to fully retire due to his health. Everett was a long time member of St. Croix Golf Club and enjoyed bowling. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife Rowena Bates; and two brothers, Roland and Bill Bates. Surviving are his two step-children, Vivian Perkins and her husband Carl and Tom Dwelley and his wife Marilyn, all of Alexander; five step-grandchildren; 8 step great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Calvin White and his wife Dorothy of Alexander and Charles White and his wife Marguerite of Crawford; a sister-in-law Viola Dwelley of Alexander; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2012 at Alexander Cemetery. Donations in Everett’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.