Wayne Jeffery Bates passed peacefully on July 22nd 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Clarence and Lianne (Kettle) Bates. He is survived by his loving companion of many years Janet Lee and his son Wayne Bates Jr. of Westerly.

Wayne is also survived by his brother Michael Bates and his three sisters, Joyce Caccia, Patricia Petisce and Cindy Kleinman

Wayne was a wonderful soul and will be sorely missed by his loving family.

He will be cremated and burial will be at the family's convenience.