Thomas G. Oakes, Sr.
Died: Nov 13, 2017
Thomas G. Oakes, Sr., 69 of Andover, NJ, passed away at home on Monday, November 13, 2017. Born April 6, 1948 in Dover, NJ, Thomas was the son of the late Roy & Francis Campbell Oakes. Tom has lived in Andover, NJ for the past 43 years coming from Budd Lake, NJ.
Mr. Oakes was employed by the Frelinghuysen Twp. Board of Education for many years as a custodian. In addition, he proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 and was a member of the American Legion Post #278 in Stanhope, NJ.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Doris Walton Oakes at home; one son, Thomas G. Oakes, Jr. and his wife, Erin of Washington, NJ and three beautiful grandchildren, Zachary, Lucas & Jacob.
Visitation will be on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. 11:00am funeral services will follow at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Stanhope Union Cemetery, Stanhope, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider donating to the Stanhope American Legion, Post 278, Stanhope, NJ, 07874. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
Condolences:
Roger & Nancy Fifield
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November 15th, 2017 6:30 pm
There are no words to express what we would say. Please know you and family are remembered in our prayers. God bless you all.
Barbara Hicks
#2
November 15th, 2017 11:54 am
Tom was a quiet and gentle man who did anything he could to support our school staff. He will be missed.
Richard Pilote
#1
November 15th, 2017 7:31 am
Tom was a wonderful coworker who always had a way to make us laugh. He will be sorely missed. May all of the family find comfort that he IS in the arms of the Lord.
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