Barbara A. Bates of Croton on Hudson, NY died April 23, 2016 at age 74. Born June 19, 1941 in New Orleans, LA to Fillmore and Shirley (Delery) Delaup. Survived by her beloved husband Richard Bates, loving children Brett and Erica, cherished grandchildren Will, Jack and Callie, caring siblings Skip Delaup, Chris Delaup (wife Stick), Daniel Delaup (wife Sheri), Phyllis Richard, Pat Distler (husband Jim Little) and Theresa LaMothe (husband Christopher), sister-in-law Barbara Bassous (husband Ernie) and nephew Jason Stevens (wife Erica). Funeral Mass Friday, April 29th, 2PM at Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton on Hudson, NY. Committal Private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Barbara’s Name to Northern Westchester Hospital, www.nwhconnect.org , or send checks to Northern Westchester Hospital, mail to - Ms. Gabby Greenwald, Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation, 400 East Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549