Sandra Kates

LEWISTON – Sandra Kates, 83, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born in Craftsbury, Vt. on Jan. 5, 1941, a daughter to Daniel Gordon Hale and Rubie Gilcris.

To read a full obituary online or share fond memories and condolences for the Kates family, please visit http://www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

A visitation at The Fortin Group in Auburn will be held Thursday, March 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by an in-house memorial service at 6 p.m. Her celebration of life and burial will be held in Enfield, Conn. at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the

Humane Society

55 Strawberry Ave.

Lewiston, ME 04240 or

Lutz Children’s Museum

247 S Main St.

Manchester, CT 06040


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