Charles Edward Bates, 50 DOVER - Charles Edward Bates, of Dover, died Friday, July 11, 2008, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 50. Mr. Bates was born Sept. 24, 1957, in Chester, Pa., to Joan Veronica McGuire Bates and Philip F. Bates, Jr. Mr. Bates enjoyed fishing, crabbing and being with his family. He is survived by his mother, Joan Bates of Dover; his brother, Philip Bates of Hillsboro, Ore.; his five sisters, Jessica Myers of Middletown, Valery Serger of Dover, Patricia Kawalski of New Castle, Debbie Springer of New Castle and Susan Reben of Felton; his dear friend, Shawnee Folfoskey of Kenton; and 14 nieces and nephews. Services were private. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapels, Dover. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.