Mary Mildred Oakley (nee Ford)
March 12, 1933 to September 11, 2023
Obituary
The funeral service for Mary Oakley will be livestreamed for those unable to attend.
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Passed peacefully away on September 11th, 2023 in St. Petersburg, FL at the age of 90, Mary Mildred Oakley (nee Ford) with her loving and dear companion Don Barnes by her side. Predeceased by her husband; James Lionel Oakley; sister, Shirley Gordon; parents, Walter and Molly Ford; infant son, Scott; and son, Stephen.
To celebrate her long life, her son Geoff (Kim), daughters, Karen Watts (David), Janet Pinhorn (Jeff), and Mary Catherine Oakley (Ted). Her grandchildren Mark (Amy), Nicole Gamberg (Tim), Heather Barbour (Justin), Liam Oakley, Kelsey Goobie (Tyler Evans); special great grand daughter Lilah Joy Gamberg; Mom’s angel and best friend Don Barnes (St. Petersburg, FL); childhood friend and classmates Patricia Starviski (Burns) Ohio.
From the time Mom graduated as valedictorian from her class she entered the business work force full steam ahead. Starting as a secretary with the London, New York & Paris she moved onto a position with U.S. Fort Pepperell Base, the Canadian Government with family allowance, credit department with I.A.C. Niagara and final years as a director and accountant with Oakford Rental & Realty Co. Ltd for over 30 years. Her heart was always in St. Pete Beach. Enjoying great times with special friends Kay Wadden & Libby Hiscock.
Mom loved to dance, from the jitter bug, ballroom, foxtrot, and country line dancing. In later years, missing Newfoundland, she loved to listen to Irish and Newfoundland music. Full of life to the nth degree. Fierce card player and savvy businesswoman. She lived life to the fullest and didn’t waste a minute of her time here on earth. Carpe diem (Live each day to the fullest).
Heartfelt thanks to the staff and nurses at Suncoast Hospice in St. Petersburg Florida for the warmth and excellent care they provided to Mom during her final days.
Cremation has taken place in St. Petersburg, FL. Service to be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel, Friday October 20th at 1PM with inurnment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer’s Society NL.
Geoff. I am sorry to hear your mom passed away. Condolences to you and your family.
Mary Catherine, My sincere condolences on the death of your Mom.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Geoff, Kim, and family : So sorry to read of your mom’s passing. Cherish all your wonderful memories of time spent with her.
Our sincere condolences to you, Geoff, and your entire family. We were sorry to hear of your moms passing.
You’re in our thoughts.
Janet , Jeff and all the Family, my condolences.
My condolences to the Oakley family .I did business with Geoff ,Kim,and there mother when I worked at both Irving oil as well as Harvey’s oil .10o percent professional people . I’m sure she lived a great life .Wishing u all the best Geoff and Kim cheerish the memories Gerry okeefe
Janet and Jeff, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Warren & Dolores
Karen Janet Jeff and MaryCatherine So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. There is some consolation in knowing that she led a long full and healthy life.
Jeff Janet please accept our deepest condolences at these difficult times may god bless
Condolences to all family and friends of Mary–I recall possibly last time i met her while dropping by at theie home Wadland Cres. area-to pick up keys to show a hjome they managed–Long time ago-Our thoughts and prayers to at this so sad a time–God Bless–Jim/wife-Nelia Campbell ST. John’s NFLD.