Richard Oakes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Oakes of Needham, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 11, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Oakes to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Richard's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Richard's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Grace Oakes and Richard W. Oakes; his wife Joan B.; his brother-in-law John J. Roche; his sister Ann Poulos; his children, Judith Anne (Charles Laffey) and William Oakes of Nevada; and his sister-in-law Judith Roche of Cambridge, MA. He was also cherished by three grandchildren and numerous cousins.
