Desiree Bates 34 of Grafton (Beloved Mother , Daughter , Sister and Friend) passed away Saturday October 14, 2016 at her residence. Desiree will be remembered for her kindness and ability to care for others and could always make you smile. She was born July 19, 1982 in Torrence, California , and was a graduate of Avon Lake High School and Culinary Arts School in Pittsburgh. Survivors include her son Dylan Bates , parents Sean and Regina Brennan of Grafton , brothers Anthony Bates , Chad Brennan , Greg Bates and Mitchell Bates , sister Cassie Henriksen.. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Thursday October 20, 2016 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626 , where services will be held at 6:30 PM. Pastor Jamie Stewart will officiate. Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com