Mr. Peter J. Yates, Sr.

Peter J. Yates, Sr. Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother TYNGSBORO—Peter J. Yates, Sr., 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Morton Hospital in Taunton. Peter was the beloved son of the late Joseph W. and E. Jeanne (Thresher) Yates. Peter was born in Lowell on December 16, 1950. He grew up in South Lowell and attended Sacred Heart Grammar School, the Butler, and the Cardinal O’Connell. He was a graduate of Lowell High School and he advanced his education at the Andover Institute of Business. Peter was an Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War, serving with the Military Police. When he returned home, he became a Lowell Police Officer for a short time, then transferred over to the Lowell Post Office, where he worked for over 30 years. Peter also worked as a security guard at the Greater Lowell Technical High School. Peter was a basketball and track athlete. He also relished his job as a Tyngsboro Little League Baseball Coach and a youth Basketball Coach. In addition to his coaching, Peter was a Baseball umpire and a certified, patched High School Basketball referee. He enjoyed the beach, especially in York, Maine where he would take Windjammer trips and in later years, sailing trips. Peter loved his family and was so proud of his only grandchild, Brooke. In addition to his son Peter Jr. and granddaughter, Brooke, Peter is survived by his sisters, Barbara Yates, and Joanne Yates, both of Lowell, who will miss him dearly. Joanne and Peter were always the best of friends. He has many, many friends who will remember him always, this includes Linda (Floyd) Yates, with whom he raised Peter Jr. and with whom he enjoyed being grandparents to Brooke. Peter was the brother of the late Thomas W. Yates, II who passed away just 4 days before him. FUNERAL NOTICE YATES--In Taunton, February 6, 2020, Peter J. Yates, Sr., 69, a Tyngsboro Resident. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on SATURDAY from 1 PM until 3 PM. Peter’s Funeral Service will follow at 3 PM in the Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to APDA (American Parkinson Disease Association) Massachusetts Chapter 72 East Concord Street, Room C3, Boston, MA 02118 or at www.apdaparkinson.org/community/massachusetts/ ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Peter J. Yates, Sr.

December 16, 1950 - February 6, 2020