Irela Mavis "Rae" Bates (formerly Davis, nee Drefke) Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at the age of 80, with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Bill Davis, and the late Leslie Bates. Loving mother of Suzanne O’Ryan (late Jack Stenson), Sandra Curley (Kelly), Billy Davis (Donna), and Blaine Davis (Beverley). Proud Nanny of Joe, Diana, Landon, Tabitha, Billy, Tyler, Jacey and Scott, and great-grandchildren Aidan, Maya, Faith, and Destiny. Dear sister of Virginia Higgins (late Donald). Predeceased by siblings Ken Drefke, Gladys Drefke, Gwen Steel, and Phyllis Thompson (Ray). Rae will be missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew, on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at 12 noon. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Renfrew or the Golden Age Activity Centre would be appreciated by the family.