Born 2 September 1926

Passed away peacefully 3 June 2024 in her 97th year.

Loved wife of Leslie James Staples. Daughter of Reginald (Jack) and Alice Gates (all dec).

Sister to Miriam Batt , John Wilkie, Joy Deakes, Keith Gates (all dec), Dorothy Moore and Roger Gates.

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Janina, Warren and Gianna, and Rodney.

Loved grandmother of Rebecca (dec), Robert, Adrian and Clara. Great-grandmother of Cooper, Ruby and Ryan.

“The time has come for me to leave this life.

I have fought the fight to the end.” (2 Timothy 4:7)

Funeral Notice Later.