Deborah,
Robert Yates buried 11 Oct 1939 aged 65yrs grave NG40 in Douglas Borough cemetery. In the same grave are Elizabeth Yates, 24 June 1957 aged 80yrs. Henry Edward, 16 May 1949 aged 29yrs.
I seem to think that Robert Yates drowned in Douglas harbour, but I was only about 6yrs old at the time and my memory could be playing tricks. I remember Mrs Yates very well and I think one of her sons worked at Robinsons fruit shop in Strand Street. When my older sister returns from holiday I'll see if she can remember anything else. Marie Radcliffe