GATES, Lois Marie- 87, of The Lodge passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 8, 2009, in the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Born in Birchy Head, she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Pauline (Shatford) Boutilier. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lois operated her own business as a hairdresser. Later she worked at CFS Mill Cove Naval Base. She was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Mill Cove. Lois enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and quilting for family and friends. Her door was always open and no one left hungry. Lois' elegance, beauty and spirit will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Survived by her loving husband, Ira M. Gates; children, Donald (Rhea) Hogue, Simms Settlement; Maurice (Marilyn) Hogue, Fox Point; Paul (Judy) Hogue, Birchy Head; Linda (Bruce) Bond, Chester; Philip (Joyce) Hogue, Hubbards; Elizabeth "Betty" Hogue, Halifax; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son, Russell; daughter, Patricia; first husband, Louis Hogue. A celebration of Lois's life will be held 1-3 p.m., Monday, October 12 in Hubbards Area Lions Club, Fox Point. A private family service and committal will be held. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or charity of choice. Online condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca