Christopher Bates passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 24 years old.

Christopher loved sports, nature, all animals, especially Tyson and Apollo, and his family. Known as Christopher, Chris, Buddy, Cherub, Fer-Fer or Dee-Dee to those who love him, his quick wit, off-key sense of humor and "always make a joke of it" personality endeared him to those who knew him.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Christine, of Salem, NH, his siblings, Kaleb and Mia, his Abuela and Grandpa, Ana and Bob Foster of Salem, NH, his Aunts, Tanya and Nikole, his Uncle Jeff, his cousins, Ava and Dominic and many good friends.

Visiting hours will be held at The Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St. Salem, NH on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 5-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Christopher's name be made to the

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
ATTN: Michael Swyer
199 Water Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038