Arkport, New York
Sarah G. Gates – (99) – of 9127 Strobel Road, Arkport, died early Sunday morning (July 28, 2024) at the Keuka Comfort Home Care Facility in Penn Yan, NY following a brief illness.
Born in Cumminsville, NY on May 16, 1925, she was the daughter of Jacob & Bessie (Flint) Rex.
Sarah grew up in South Dansville and was a graduate of Dansville High School (class of 1941). She was also a member of the South Dansville Methodist Church.
For over 30 years, she served as historian for the Town of Dansville (Steuben County) and was also a member of the Canisteo Valley Historical Society. She enjoyed reading, sewing and embroidering.
Sarah was married on November 28, 1943 to Otto C. Gates who died July 17, 2015. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Milo Rex, Merle Rex, Clayton Rex & Stanley Rex; 3 sisters, Bessie Rex, Doris Campbell & May Williams; her daughter-in-law, Mindy Gates.
Surviving are 1 daughter, Thelma “Jean” Gates of Arkport; 3 sons, Donald (Charlene) Gates of Jasper, Dave Gates of Arkport and Roger “Charlie” Gates of Arkport; 7 grandchildren, Amy (Jeremy) Stephens, Carrie (Bryan) Paul, Donald (Stephanie) Gates, Karen (Michael) Smith, Karla (Johnny) Yarka, Kristie (Tommy) Radford and Donovan Gates; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Sarah G. Gates will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. Funeral & committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville, NY.
Sarah’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to either the Keuka Comfort Care Home, PO Box 107, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or to Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
My family and I send our deepest condolences to the family. I’m so happy I was able to meet Aunt Sarah a few years ago at the family reunion and learn more about my grandfather, Clayton Rex. Aunt Sarah was a wonderful, kind and caring Lady. My mother, Alison Rex, said that Aunt Sarah was very kind to her when my father, Theodore Rex, brought her to meet the family for the first time and she will never forget her.
I am so sorry to learn of Sarah’s recent death…she was quite a lady! Sarah was always gracious and kind. She exemplified the true meaning of Christian love. In spite of her frailties as she aged, Sarah had a positive attitude toward of life. Her love of family, and their love for her, was evident in the care they showed her while she navigated life without her beloved Otto. Sarah shall be truly missed by all who were privileged to knew her. Condolences to her family.
She was a wonderful lady – as good as they come.