Daphne Pearl Oates Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Daphne Pearl Oates (St John's, Newfoundland). Daphne, born on November 22, 1937 in Carbonear, Newfoundland, passed away on October 23, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Daphne Pearl Oates to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Daphne for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Daphne’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her husband Wally. She is survived by: her daughter Dee (Geoff Antle); her grandchildren, Rob (Alexandra) and Stephanie (Joshua); her brother Cecil Reid Jr. (Daphne); her siblings-in-law, Dory (George Watkins), Janie Davis, Aleta Allen and Mike Helmholtz; and her friend Mary Horlick.
A reception will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Barrett's Funeral Home (328 Hamilton Ave, St. John's, NL A1E1J9).
As expressions of sympathy, donations in Daphne's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice or to the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, whose weekly visits to Kenny's Pond brought Daphne so much joy.
