Robert W. LeCates, 64 FRANKFORD - Robert W. LeCates, age 64, of Frankford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Gwendolyn (Daisey) LeCates; a son, David LeCates and his wife Vickie; a brother, Rodney H. LeCates and his wife Susan; a sister Alma Young; three grandchildren, Ashley LeCates, Bill and Chris Evans; and a great-granddaughter Charlotte Evans. A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Frankford, where friends and family may call after noon. Interment will follow at Redmens Cemetery, Dagsboro. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.