Vincent Franklin Gates, 89, of Zephyrhills and formerly of New London, NH passed away July 1, 2013. He was born October 25, 1923 in Keene, NH. He attended Keene High School and graduated June 17, 1942. He played baseball and basketball during these years. In fall of 1942 he entered the Marine Corp and served till Jan 26, 1946. He entered Keene State College in 1946 and graduated June 17, 1950. He spent his career working for the YMCA and Boys Club of America and retired in 1981. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Allyn Lorraine (Dow) Gates; sister, Margaret Corcoran and several nieces and nephews.