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Walter Edward Oakes

Birth	:	14 Feb 1928 Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA
Death	:	27 Nov 2013 Fairfield, Somerset County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Raymond Hill Cemetery, Raymond, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.9455690, -70.4391320
Description	:	FAIRFIELD - Walter E. Oakes, a longtime servant of his community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013.He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 14, 1928, the youngest child of the late Carroll Haines and Edna Pearl (Getchell) Oakes. Walter graduated from Deering High School, where he was a member of the school band. Following his schooling he served in the Army and later with the Army reserves for several years. He was employed by Maine Central Railroad for over 40 years and worked as a rural postal carrier for over 30 years as well. Walter was... Read More	FAIRFIELD - Walter E. Oakes, a longtime servant of his community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013.He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 14, 1928, the youngest child of the late Carroll Haines and Edna Pearl (Getchell) Oakes. Walter graduated from Deering High School, where he was a member of the school band. Following his schooling he served in the Army and later with the Army reserves for several years. He was employed by Maine Central Railroad for over 40 years and worked as a rural postal carrier for over 30 years as well. Walter was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fairfield, he was a Mason, and in his younger years he was in the Indian Guides. Walter served his country and community well. He was actively involved with the Fairfield Police Athletic League (PAL) program for over 40 years. He coached many teams and took care of many of the ball fields. He was also involved with the Meals on Wheels program and for many years he drove the First Baptist Church bus, transporting children to Sunday school. Walter was an avid supporter of Lawrence High School athletics. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his three sisters and two brothers. Walter will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Priscilla (Brown) Oakes; his children, Karen Gilbert and her husband, Louis, of Fairfield, Gary E. Oakes and his wife, Jeannette, of Clinton, Brian C. Oakes and his wife, Tamara, of Fairfield, and Muriel MacLean and her husband, Kent, of Fairfield; his grandchildren, Bobbi-Jo Semans and her husband, Brian; Gary W. Howard; Shaun Gilbert; Melissa Laskey and her husband, Ross; Jamie Crawford and her husband, Sean; Amber Oakes; Brian M. Oakes and his wife, Renee; Cameron C. Oakes, Brian P. MacLean and his wife, Nicole; and Joanne C. MacLean; his great-grandchildren, Jonathan Barrows, Brian Semans Jr., Justin Semans, Emma Laskey, Isabelle Crawford, Aiden Crawford, Addison Crawford, Kallan R. Oakes, Koen R. Oakes (due December 28), Morgan McKenney, Ian McKenney and Aria Cadance MacLean (due January 15); and several nieces, nephews and friends. Private family burial with military honors will be at Raymond Hill Cemetery, Raymond. (Morning Sentinel 12/2/2013)

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Walter Edward Oakes's memorial is located at: Raymond Hill Cemetery, Raymond, Cumberland County, USA.
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Walter Edward Oakes death on 27 Nov 2013 in Fairfield, Somerset County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 43.9455690
Longitude: -70.4391320

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Priscilla M. Brown Oakes

(1927 - 2021)

Siblings

Woodrow Wilson Oakes

(1918 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Raymond Hill Cemetery
Raymond, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9455690, -70.4391320

2. Riverside Cemetery
East Raymond, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9496994, -70.4677963

3. Webb's Mills Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9804550, -70.4723570

4. Mountain Road Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9886840, -70.4333310

5. Raymond Village Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9020210, -70.4627250

6. Edwards Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9915840, -70.4562320

7. North Raymond Cemetery
East Raymond, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9849100, -70.3997040

8. Pond Cemetery
New Gloucester, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9687280, -70.3614720

9. Skinner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9423970, -70.5239350

10. Murch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9119260, -70.5141650

11. Elder Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8901210, -70.3909390

12. Maxfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9611910, -70.5277630

13. Daniel Fickett Family Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 43.9582820, -70.5313820

14. Green Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9823780, -70.5212620

15. Cook Pinkham Cemetery
Casco, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9801620, -70.5277960

16. Edwards Family Cemetery
West Poland, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0197100, -70.4603500

17. Mountain View Cemetery
Casco, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9925060, -70.5280460

18. Skillings Cemetery
Gray, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8707250, -70.3943600

19. Freedom Chute Cemetery
Casco, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9382030, -70.5559160

20. Mayberry Hill Cemetery
Casco, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0201010, -70.5054040

21. Stimpson Cemetery
Casco, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9684100, -70.5580100

22. Tubbs Family Cemetery
Casco, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9816400, -70.5523800

23. Tenney Hill Cemetery
Casco, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9797943, -70.5537189

24. Lakeside Cemetery
Casco, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0113983, -70.5233002