Ruth M. Oakes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth M. Oakes of Johnston, Rhode Island, who passed away on March 31, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth M. Oakes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Francis Oakes Sr.; her close friend Leo Doire; and her parents, John Graichen and Elizabeth Graichen. She is survived by: her sister Joan Graichen; her children, Charles Oakes of Virginia Beach, VA, Sheri Cicatiello of Cranston, Frank Oakes of Brookfield, CT and Liz Doire of Wareham, MA; her children-in-law, Divina Oakes, Maureen Oakes and Steve Doire; her grandchildren, Francis Oakes, Divina Oakes, Geoff Cicatiello, Matthew Cicatiello, Lyndsey Joseph, Christopher Doire, Sarah Doire, Gregory Oakes and Diana Cockrill; her grandson-in-law Jake Joseph; and her great grandchildren, Winnry Oakes, Graham Oakes, Evie Oakes and Leo Joseph.
