Surrounded by his loving family Harvey Lorne Bates was called home on the 24th of December 2015 at the age of 72. Born on October 6th, 1943 in Hawkesbury, ON. He spent his entire life in Harrington, QC. Loving husband and best friend of Lois (Milway). Dear father of Margie (Jim Picken) of Perth, ON. Ben (Sue Summers) of Lancaster ON. Loving grandfather of Sheldon (Kelsey McLeod); Nickolas (Wynter Kuliktana); Fallon; Brandon; Shawna (Andrew Vansleeuwen); Jessie (Kristen Austin). Predeceased by his parents John Bates and Margaret Poulter. Dear brother of Eric (Heather); late Enid (late Dunc Angus); Jack (Pat); late Bunny (Ann, late Mike McKale); Kenny (Brenda); Heather (John Fox); Sandy (Bonnie); Pat (Harry Kingsbury); Lewie (Donna); Irma (Dave Maxwell); Dawn (Glen Keller); Sherry (Ron Davis); Peter (Diane); son-in-law of the late Bernard Milway and the late Irene Thomas, dear brother-in-law to John Milway (Elaine); the late Dale (Bruce Downing); Lanie (Lorne Cooke); Marie (Barry Billingham); Dawn (Trevor Arthurs) ; Vicki (Donnie Pearson), many nieces, nephews, cousins and an enormous amount of friends. Harvey loved his life and spent many happy hours with his horses Shadow Fancy and Miss Harrington Ella. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Desforges Funeral Home, 188 rue Principale, Grenville, QC (819) 242-2113. A graveside celebration will be held Saturday May 14, 2016 at 11 AM at Shaws cemetery. Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.desforges.ca.