Elsie “Louise” Bates, November 17, 2006, of Wayne. Loving wife of the late Arthur G. Dear mother of Norman Carol (Julie Kay), Roger (Barbara), Judith, Brian (the late Janet Irene) and the late Leslie Earl. Dear sister of Theodore Bourne, Stanley (Betty) Bourne. Nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by one grandchild, Cheryl Lynn. Family will receive visitors Monday 2 p.m. until time of service at 7:30 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Avenue, Wayne. Contributions to Hospice of Michigan appreciated.