58, Lower Sackville. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Kenneth Oates on August 27, 2023.Born in St. John’s, NL, he was a son of Geraldine Oates (Norman) of 12 Dundas Street, St. John’s NL and the late John Oates.
Left with precious memories are his wife of 28 years, Pamela Walsh; sons, Joshua, Nathan and Nicholas; daughters, Kristian Mantai (Cody) and Sarah Walsh (John); 7 beautiful grandchildren, Cody, Ryleigh, Isabella, Penelope, Gabriel, Hadley and Jacob and nibling Ly; his mother, Geraldine Oates; brothers, Daniel (Ramona) and Christopher (Carol); as well as many other relatives, nursing colleagues and friends.
Services will be held in St. John’s at Barrett’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 6th at 2:00pm followed by a reception. There will also be a service in Lower Sackville with details to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to KidSport Nova Scotia. Ken loved sports and believed all kids should be able to play a sport.