Michael Kates

After a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 9, 2024. Beloved husband and best friend of Bobbi Kates for fifty-nine years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Jeffrey and Jennifer Kates, Lissy Kates and Bruce Kagan. Loving Grandpa of Alanna and Sarah Kates; Sam, Justin and Alexa Goldberg. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marcia and Gerald Rubenstein; and brother-in-law of Alison and Jay Brown. He brought smiles and joy to all those whose lives he touched. Michael will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Dialysis Unit at the Montreal General Hospital for their care and support over the years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 10 at 1:00 p.m.  Burial at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Michael Kates Memorial Fund for the Dialysis Unit” c/o the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-8230, or to the Birthright Israel Foundation of Canada, (416) 398-7785 ext.: 7.