Book of Memories for David Scott "Oakesey" Oakes

Condolence From tammy oakes

Sun, 12 Jan 2014 10:37:39 EST

hay bub not sure realy what i want to say just knw how much you are missed this xmas was the first time not hearing your voice in 27 years i miss the friend part of our whatever anybody wanted to call it but you being gone grrr is the hardest thing ive ever had to deal without you always had you to help from 16 as us as kids to the marrage to not being together we always had each other no matter what so you will always be the angel that we need miss u and lov u atwawab forever

Condolence From Randi

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:57:20 EST

i love and miss u daddy so much i wish u was still here its not the same with out you everything is different and everyone is lost :( you will always be on my mind and in my heart i think about u every day and look at ur pictures every day i miss you so much daddy and love you with all my heart :(

Story shared: Remembering

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:07:26 EST

I will always remember Oaksey as being the crazy one of the bunch. He was a big hearted man and would give the shirt off his back to someone in need...Stevie and I will miss him so much....although he is gone, Dave will never be forgotten....RIP Oaksey....We love ya

Condolence From Bore Head

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:50:56 EDT

I never met David "Oaksey" Oakes, but I feel like I've known him for most of my life. I've seen his face on wharfs up and down the coast, along with other unnamed fishermen that would only be known by sight. "You know that guy from the Miss Understood?" "The one that helped you jump start your truck?" "Yes yes!" "Hellofa guy, can't think of his name, though!" Oaksey was that guy! I've read so many comments and heard continuously that David Oakes would give anyone the shirt off of his back, but isn't that a common thread amongst fishermen? I've read comments from cousin's, his children, Son in Law, and friend's, and they have included stories from the beginning of his life, to the end. They have included fond memories of shared baloney and butter sandwiches made by his Grandmother, and shared with a cousin on his Grandfathers lobster boat, and a quick thinking Captain pushing the father of his grandchildren from a sinking vessel to give him a chance to survive. Some have made me laugh while some, I reveal, have made me cry. My tears have not been for a man that lived his life everyday to the fullest, but for those that live in his unexpected past which has arrived much too soon for them. I say to you, the children and grand children of David Oakes, every time you look at each other, you will see his reflection in the faces you fix your gaze upon and you will know he is there with, and within each and every one you. I send my deepest sympathy and utmost respect to his Mother Elizabeth Oakes, his children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Photo shared: obit picture

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