Alan E. H. Bates

left us on Sunday July 23rd 2023 at the age of 83.

Alan, a Chartered Accountant, came to the Bahamas in 1965 from his native England to join the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse. He loved the Bahamas so much he never left. In due course he went on to establish and build his own successful accounting practice and became one of the earliest members of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants.

However, Alan’s life was by no means limited to his professional endeavours. He loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman and enjoyed swimming, skiing, tennis and squash, where in his youth he represented the Bahamas. In later years he liked to play the occasional round of golf and continued to enjoy the beautiful waters of the Bahamas through boating with his family. For many years Alan was a lifetime member of Bahamas Air-Sea Rescue Association and a designated boat captain, participating in a number of rescues.

Alan had a long full life but will be sorely missed by Astrid, his wife of 50 years, his son Nicholas, and daughter Fina, as well as many friends and by his staff at the accounting firm, who regarded him as much more than their boss but also as a mentor and role model.

Alan’s ashes will be scattered at sea in a private family ceremony.

Left to cherish his life is his loving wife Astrid Linea Bates; son Nicholas Bates; daughter Fina Johnson and many other relatives and close friends.

The celebration of life will be announced later on in the year. Date to be determined. Donations can be made in his name at the Bahamas Humane Society or Finas Fosters: venmo:@josefina-johnson-1

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.