Lionel R. Oakes

The death of Lionel Oakes of Beechwood occurred on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Perth Andover. Born on March 11, 1926 in Mineral he was the son of the late Abraham and Maude (Kinney) Oakes. He was also predeceased by 4 brothers, Harden, Jim, Ralph and Rueben; 2 sisters, Beatrice and Maudie.

Lionel received is mechanic's licence while serving in the US Military in Korea from 1951-1953.

Lionel is survived by his wife , Marlene (nee Shaw); 5 children, Gayle Tompkins (Johnny), Stephen Oakes (Wanda), Carol Rankin (David), Janet Stephenson and Alan Oakes (Pam); 9 grandchildren, Justin Stephenson, Tyler Oakes, Levi Tompkins, Sarah Tompkins, Lindsay Oakes, Laura Rankin, Luke Rankin, Sam Oakes and Seth Oakes; 1 great grandson, Fletcher McLaughlin.

Visitation will be held from the Beechwood United Baptist Church on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 1-3 pm. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm to celebrate his life. Pastor Brian Barron will officiate. Donations made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundations would be appreciated. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115