BANGOR – Vernon S. Oakes, 77, died June 2, 2004, at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor. He was born May 5, 1927, in Portage, the son of Frank and Jenny (Goding) Oakes. He is survived by two sisters, Ruth Washburn of Florida, and Barbara Graham of Texas; and one brother, Neal Oakes of Florida; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by six siblings. In keeping with his request the graveside services will be private. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Princeton Public Library, P.O. Box 408, Princeton, ME 04668. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor.
VERNON S. OAKES
