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MARY OAKES 1923 - 2008 Peacefully, on Saturday, December 13, 2008 after a lengthy illness, Mary Oakes passed away at the age of 85. Mary was predeceased by her husband Henry in 1992 and her son Henry Jr. in 1995. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Marie, John, Kathy and husband Robert; grandchildren, Edward, John, Travis and Jason; her brother John Barkman and wife Esther, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home with viewing at 1:30 p.m. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Misericordia Health Centre where Mary spent her final days, as well as the nurses and staff at Riverview Health Centre 4 East. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation, 730 Taylor Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2K8 or The Salvation Army 203 - 290 Vaughan Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2N8. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery 1 Green Acres Lane, (204) 222-3241 Hwy #1 E inside the Perimeter Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 16, 2008