Mark S. Oakes

ROOSEVELTOWN – Mr. Mark S. Oakes, age 58, of Sweet Flag Estates, passed away early Friday morning, December 17, 2010, at Massena Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since December 8th.

Mark was born September 25, 1952 in Syracuse, the son of Gabriel and Edna Oakes.  He was a graduate of Salmon River Central School.  He was a Wolf Clan member.

Until its closure, Mark worked for the Marcellus Casket Company in Syracuse.  He enjoyed reading and traveling.

He is survived by his 4 sisters and a brother-in-law, Denise and Ted Leaf of Cornwall Island, Michelle Oakes of Nedrow, Roxanne Oakes of Akwesasne, and Gabrielle Oakes of Cornwall; 5 brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Suzanne Oakes of Boston; Gary and Jesse Oakes, both of Racquette Point; Gabriel Jr. and Stacey Oakes and Morris and Leigh Oakes, all of Akwesasne; his step father, Lucien “Pete” Ayotte of Rooseveltown; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, and a brother, Jesse.

Friends called at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena until he was transferred to the Kanienkehaka Kanonsesneh, Sunday, December 19, 2010, where friends called until funeral services were held on Monday, December 20, 2010.  Cremation will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.

Condolences may be made online at http://www.donaldsonfh.com