BATES, John (Johnny) (Kilbarrack, formerly of the Evening Herald) - January 29, 2022 (peacefully), in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband to Joan, loving father to John, Richard, Damien, Alan and Barbara; sadly missed by his wife, children, partners, grandchildren, sister, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and his four legged friend Alice. May his gentle soul rest in peace. House private. Masks and social distance applies at all times when attending the reposal and funeral service in the Funeral Home. Reposal tomorrow (Wednesday) 4 o'c. - 6 o'c. at Frank Jennings Funeral Home, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 D05KP80. John's Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11 o'c. at Frank Jennings Funeral Home followed by burial in Balgriffin New Extension Cemetery. ?