Veronica Anne Gates, 51, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away February 26, 2015 in New Jersey. Born January 23, 1964 in Riverdale, MD she was the daughter of Robert J. Hutchinson and Leola M. Howard Hutchinson.

Veronica was employed as a hospital administrator at Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, MD. She enjoyed reading, spending time in colonial Beach and West Virginia camping. Her spare time was always spent with family.

Predeceased by her father, Veronica is survived by her mother, Leola Hutchinson; husband, Steven Gates; son, Danny Buckler; in-laws, Ed and Thelma Gates; brothers, Robert J. Hutchinson (Debbie) and Daniel J. Hutchinson (Tammy); nieces and nephews: Jessica Pickens, Danielle, Jake, Bobby, Joey, and Nash Hutchinson; Danielle, Stephanie, Tyler, Morgan, Brayden, and Quinn Ostrowski; Josh and Amanda Garrison.

The family will receive friends for Veronica's Life Celebration on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. Prayers will be held at 7:00p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:00a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville, MD. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.