KATES, Aaron; at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Monday October 26th, 2015. Aaron Jesse Kates of Melancthon Township in his 35th year. Beloved husband of Samantha (Howlett) Kates. Loving father of Davison Kates. Loved son of Michael & Sandra Kates of Angus and loved son-in-law of Bill & Donna Howlett of Conn. Dear brother of Rachel Kates & Peter of Turner Valley, Alberta and brother-in-law of Ryan Howlett and Melissa Howlett of Conn. Loved grandson of Joanne Davison of Meaford and Edith Howlett of Conn. Aaron is also survived by his aunts, uncles and their families. Predeceased by grandparents Ben & Eva Kates, Earl Davison, Jim Howeltt and Reg & Leona Wiltshire. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 & 7:00 to 9:00p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Mount Forest United Church on Saturday October 31st at 11:00a.m. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com.