Anna Marie Bates

Anna Marie Bates, 84, of Enfield, formerly of Willimantic, rose with the angels Thursday, April 27, 2006 in Enfield. Anna is survived by her son, Joseph Lee Bates and his wife Pam of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, her twin daughters, Linda DesChamplain of Enfield with whom she resided for the past 9 years, and daughter Carol Breton and her husband John of Enfield, 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the New Willimantic Cemetery, Rte. 32 at Rte. 6, Willimantic. There are no calling hours. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Springfield Shriner s Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to the Alzheimer s Association, 279 New Britain Rd., Kensington, CT 06037. Arrangements are through the Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic. Please visit www.potterfh.com for online memorial guestbook.