Thomas Arthur Oakes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas Arthur Oakes (Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia), born in Toronto, Ontario, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas left this world on July 17, 2024 at the age of 53, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Thomas may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Thomas touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his mother Patricia Susan Oakes (Jardine); and his grandparents, Thomas H., Anastacia Oakes and Milton Jardine. He is survived by: his father Gerard Oakes; his daughter Kylie Oakes; his sister Vickie Lynn Groten; and his grandmother Theresa Jardine. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was an organ donor, giving the gift of life through organ donation to many families in need around the province.
