AUBURN – Pauline M. Oakes, 69, of Industry, died Wednesday evening at the Hospice House, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Jan. 10, 1944, in Avon, the daughter of Walter and Bessie Cushman. She received her education in Farmington schools. On April 7, 1973, she married Greg Oakes in Rangeley.
In addition to being a homemaker, she also worked outside of the home at Fosters, Wilton Tannery, both G. H. Bass and Franklin Shoe and was a CAN and CRMA at Orchard Park Rehabilitation and Living Center. She was also an Avon Representative.
She was a former member of the Farmington Emblem Club and was a member of both the Chesterville and North Jay Granges. Pauline was instrumental in organizing the Industry Food Bank and was always willing to help others in need.
Her hobbies included reading, quilting and gardening. Her favorite times were spent in the company of family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Greg of Industry; three children: John Ross and his wife, Teresa of Valley, Alabama; Robert Ross and his wife, Trudy of Jay and Bonnie Allen and her companion Kermit Clements, Jr. of Wilton; and a daughter-in-law, Cindy Ross of Chesterville; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by a best friend, Brenda Bickford of Industry.
Pauline was predeceased by her folks; two sons: Travis Oakes in 2007 and Dale Ross in 1999 and two brothers: Winston Cushman and Raymond Cushman.
Private family services. In appreciation for the quality care received at the Hospice House, remembrance gifts may be given in her memory to the Hospice House 236 Stetson Road Auburn, Maine 04210. Tributes and condolences may be shared with her family on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center:Cremation Service and Funeral Home, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington.
Rest in peace Polly, another angel watching over those left behind….Condolences to the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing. She gave a very courageous battle. I will remember the times we had at McDonald’s for coffee.
Linda Corson
My thoughts and prayers are with Paulines family and friends. She will be missed by many but is pain free now and at peace in a better place.RIP Pauline
To the family of Pauline Oakes: My deepest and heartfelt sorrow for all of you at the loss of your wife, mom, grandmother, aunt and friend. I knew pauline for quite some time during the 1980’s and 90’s. I haven’t seen her for a while, but have kept in touch with some of her family. She was an amazing and strong women and how she loved her family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Linda
So very sorry for your loss. My heart is with you.
Dear Bonnie & family,
So sorry to hear of yet another loss for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May beautiful memories keep your mom alive in your heart. Take care.
Saying good by is so hard. I will miss you always .You were truly a great friend. rest in peace.
Sincerest sympathies to you Greg, Pauline was a very nice lady. Lots of good times together years ago. Sorrow to the entire family.
Many thoughts and prayers are with the family of pauline oakes.
She was a quiet person who had many friends-and will be missed.
May you rest in peace now.
I love you so much gram and I miss you more than anything! Fly high my beautiful angel and watch over me and guide me through life <3
Mom rest in peace. My heart is heavy but my mind is now at ease knowing you are no longer suffering. I will always love you and cherish the great moments we had. You give Dale and Travis a great big hug for me. till I see you again mom you will always be remembered for you kind heart,way with words and all that you have done for me and my family. LOVE YOU ALWAYS you daughter
Rest In Peace Pauline
You will always be deeply loved and sadly missed by all..
My time with you was all to short, but truly was a blessing
for the time we had..
Love always,
Your daughter-in-law
We were so sorry to read of the loss of Aunt Pauline. She was a wonderful lady that we have many good memories of. I know that she and Dad are up in Heaven catching up. Rest in peace, Aunt Pauline.
So sorry for your loss Greg. I will miss playing spades with her. Rest in peace Pauline.
We are very sad to hear about the loss of Pauline.We had a lot of fun over the years at dances
At the Elks lodge. I did not know she was sick.
My condolences to the family. Pauline and I didn’t always see eye to eye but she had a big heart. Although we will all miss her, she is no longer suffering. She fought a courageous battle with pride and dignity. May she rest in Peace. Bonnie, keep your memories of her close to your heart.
Gram, you were everything to me. I miss you more than words can say. You were and will always be the strongest person I know. As sad as I am that you are not here with me I am even more happy that you are finally at peace and no longer suffering. I love you with all of my heart and you will always remain in it. Im broken and feel empty without you but I know you are watching over me telling me to stop crying. Rest in peace gram love you always.