Gordon Oates Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Gordon Oates of Ashaway, Rhode Island is shared. Gordon passed away on October 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Gordon will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Gordon by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Gordon is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Gordon’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Martin Oates and Hazel Oates; his wife Nikki Powers Oates; his children, James, Shawn and Jaye; his granddaughter Angelique; and his sons, Amerada Hess Corporation and Thames Valley Steel.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Gordon's memory are invited to make a contribution to Oak Grove Cemetery Association, Inc. or Ashaway Free Library, places he cherished and to which he devoted so many years of service.
