Corey Bates AMHERST - Corey Bates, 21, of Amherst, died suddenly, as the cause of a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, August 19, 2007. Born in Orange-ville, Ont., he was a son of James (Ruth-anne) 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. Corey was captain for the Parrsboro Junior C Hockey Team and played Slo-Pitch for the Bunch of Guys softball team. 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, Winter and Destiny Sharpe, Chaston and Dawson Button, all of Orangeville, ON; 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 took place at the Furlong~Jones Chapel on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007. The funeral service was held at the First Baptist Church, Victoria St., Amherst on Thursday, August 23, 2007 with the Rev. Mitchell Lewis officiating. Burial followed 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 ___________