It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Vernie Arden Oakes of Bristol, Connecticut, born in Four Falls, New Brunswick, who passed away at the age of 91, on March 8, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernie Arden Oakes to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Alton Digby Oakes and Lucinda Oakes (Shorey); his wife Shirley; his sons, Stephen D. Oakes Sr. (Darlene) of Terryville and Eric Oakes of Bristol; and his grandchildren, Stephen D. Oakes Jr. (Makenzie), Brandon Oakes, Derek Oakes, Hannah Oakes, Nathan Oakes and Jennifer Pullen. He was also cherished by youngest of 13 siblings, consisting of 5 sisters and 8 brothers.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Heritage United Pentecostal church, 48 Lewis St. Bristol, CT 06010.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DuPont Funeral Home