Deborah M. Bates

CLIFTON PARK - Deborah M. Bates, 72, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Debby was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Stack) McGivern. She was the devoted wife of over 33 years, to the late Donald A. Bates.

Debby worked for New York State as a sales Tax Auditor with the Tax & Finance Department in Albany for 35 years, before retiring in 2008.

She loved spending time with her family and fur babies, Patches, Gilbert, Smokey, Mia and Cosmo. Debby also enjoyed her trips with her friends from the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Debby is survived by her dear friends, Michele and Steven Emerick and their children Ryan and Kelsey; as well as Michele’s family and Debby’s many niece and nephews, all of whom she adored.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Debby requests donations be made to the Mohawk Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.

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