Corey Bates AMHERST, NS: Suddenly, as the cause of a motor vehicle accident, Corey Bates, age 21, of Amherst passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2007. Born in Orangeville, ON, he was a son of James (Ruthanne) Bates, Orangeville, ON and Kathy (Ron Lake) Bates, Amherst, NS. After graduating Amherst High School, Corey went on to study Civil Engineering Technology at N.B.C.C.. He enjoyed all sports, especially hockey and baseball. His circle of friends were near and dear to his heart. In addition to his parents, he will be deeply missed by his maternal great grandmother Charlotte McEachern, River Hebert East, paternal grandmother Joan Bates, Orangeville, ON, maternal grandfather Fred Cole, Amherst, maternal grandmother Janie Cashel, Amherst; brothers Jamie and Kyle Bates; step-brothers; Tyler and Shane Lake; cousins, Kevin and Stephanie Ankner, Orangeville, ON, Tristan and Jason Amos, Amherst; and several aunts and uncles. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). Visiting hours will take place at the Furlong~Jones Chapel on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will take place at the Furlong~Jones Chapel on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 2 pm, Rev. Mitchell Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Amherst Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in Corey's memory may do so to the Amherst Y.M.C.A, the I.W.K Children's Hospital, or the charity of your choice. www.furlongjones.ca