Chandler Bates ’43

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Chan died June 18, 2014. He prepared for Princeton at St. George’s School and Lawrenceville and was active in swimming at both schools.

At Princeton, Chan majored in geology and was president of the Princeton chapter of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers. Chan was a member of the swim team and took his meals at Charter Club. His roommates included Bud Rogers and H.S. Stevens.

Chan served with the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. His business career was in advertising, and he worked in Chicago and New York City until his retirement in 1973.

After retiring, Chan devoted his time to travel and community activities in Greenwich, Conn. He was involved in the Greenwich Historical Society’s Bush-Holley House, and served as director and vice chair of the board of the YMCA and at the Gateway School.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and children Candice, Chandler, Christopher, and Cheryl.

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