William Oakes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Oakes (Collingwood, Ontario), born in Clandeboye, Manitoba, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on February 17, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Oakes to show support.
As William departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his sister Heather Baraniuk. He is survived by: his wife Linda; his children, Kirby (Annette) and Susan (Doug); and his grandchildren, Tyler and Kayla.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 4th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Balmoral Clubhouse (8 Harbour St W, Collingwood, ON L9Y5B4).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (https://cgmhf.com) would be gratefully appreciated in recognition of the care he received.
