GATES, Dorothy Kathleen - 77, Blandford, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007, in Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage. Born in Perth Andover, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Nellie (Gray) Woods. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie McKay (Wayne Angle), Halifax; grandson, Benjamin McKay (Heather Millington), Halifax; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 27, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service will held 2 p.m. Monday, May 28, in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blandford, Rev. Laura McCue officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to S.H.A.I.D. Animal Shelter, Bridgewater, or Bide Awhile Animal Shelter, Dartmouth. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca