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Carrie Matilda Sweeten Cates

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Birth	:	6 Jun 1905 Canoe, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Death	:	21 Feb 1977 North Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Burial	:	North Vancouver Cemetery, North Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.3234406, -123.0176926
Plot	:	114 - 002
Inscription	:	CATES/ Carrie Matilda, Capt. John Henry/ 1905 - 1977, 1896 - 1986/ In Loving Memory
Description	:	One of the predominant figures who helped shape the City of North Vancouver, former mayor Mrs. Carrie Cates, died in her sleep early Monday morning, Feb 21, 1977. Mrs. Cates, who served as mayor from 1964 to 1970, was 71. A pioneer resident of North Vancouver with her husband Captain John Henry Cates, she was first elected to city council as alderman in 1962. Two years later she defeated three men to become mayor. Re-elected in 1965 and 1967, she chose not to run in the 1969 mayoralty election. Funeral services were held at St Agnes Anglican with the Rev... Read More	One of the predominant figures who helped shape the City of North Vancouver, former mayor Mrs. Carrie Cates, died in her sleep early Monday morning, Feb 21, 1977. Mrs. Cates, who served as mayor from 1964 to 1970, was 71. A pioneer resident of North Vancouver with her husband Captain John Henry Cates, she was first elected to city council as alderman in 1962. Two years later she defeated three men to become mayor. Re-elected in 1965 and 1967, she chose not to run in the 1969 mayoralty election. Funeral services were held at St Agnes Anglican with the Rev Michael Karabelas, rector, officiating and interment in North Vancouver Cemetery. Mrs. Cates was born Carrie Matilda Sweeten in Canoe, B.C. on Jun 6, 1905. She married Capt. Cates on Jun 25, 1927 in St Agnes Church. The family home is at 748 E. 7th St. In addition to her husband Mrs. Cates is survived by 4 daughters and one sister. In honor of the memory of Mrs. Cates, a moment of silence was observed Monday night at the regular meeting of North Vancouver City Council. Source: based on The Citizen (North Vancouver) Feb 23, 1977 "Former Mayor Passes"

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Carrie Matilda Sweeten Cates's memorial is located at: North Vancouver Cemetery, North Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada.
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Carrie Matilda Sweeten Cates death on 21 Feb 1977 in North Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
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Latitude: 49.3234406
Longitude: -123.0176926

Family Members:

Parent

Alexander John “A.J.” Sweeten

(1862 - 1918)

Annie Mary Renshaw Sweeten Brereton

(1868 - 1950)

Spouse

Capt John Henry Cates

(1896 - 1986)

Siblings

Laura May “Katie” Sweeten Smith

(1888 - 1948)

Susanna Jane “Susan” Sweeten Pegg

(1892 - 1918)

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