Marcella Erwin Gates
February 29, 1940 - December 1, 2021
Marcella Erwin Gates, of Eldersburg, Maryland, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Westminster, Maryland. Born February 29, 1940 in Ambler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. Erwin, III and Marcella F. Erwin (nee Bernhardt). She was the wife of the late Thomas B. Gates, Jr. Marcella enjoyed gardening and flowers. She especially loved her pets. Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Benjamin F. and Susan E. Marquis; grandchildren Jessica, Chris and Brian Marquis; brothers, Benjamin F. Erwin, IV and his wife Karen, and Charles J. Erwin; and 6 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Dolores Sommers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 10am - 11am at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, Maryland where a funeral service will follow at 11am. Interment will be at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Maryland.
Marcella Erwin Gates, of Eldersburg, Maryland, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Westminster, Maryland. Born February 29, 1940 in Ambler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. Erwin, III... View Obituary & Service Information