It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Darlene Fern Oakes (Dunnville, Ontario), who passed away at the age of 75, on October 26, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Darlene Fern Oakes to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ernest Dilse and June Fraser. She is survived by : her husband Ross Oakes (Norman); her children, Michael and Donna Dilse; her stepchildren, Tom and Carla Oakes; her grandchildren, Joseph Dilse and Kyle Oakes (Dorothy); her uncle George Flagg; her stepfather Albert Fraser; and her stepchildren, Brian Oakes (Janice) and Pam Jackson (Danny). She is also survived by many cousins, friends.

In memory of Darlene, donations to Heart & Stroke Canada would be appreciated by the family. Donations are being accepted for: HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA (HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE L'AVC DU CANADA). (https://donate.mytributegift.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ballard Minor Funeral Home