of Carbonear, who passed away suddenly at the Carbonear General Hospital, Carbonear on Saturday, March 8, 2008. Mr. Oates was 52 years old. He leaves to mourn his loving family: Wife: Genevieve Oates, Son: Jamie Oates; Sisters: Sandra (John) Whelan, Alberta, Sharon (Wilfred) Galey, Alberta, & Hilda (Phillip), St. George, New Brunswick; Sisters-In-Law: Linda Squibb, Carbonear, NL, Louise Severn, Mt. Pearl, NL, & Beth (Reg) Coombs, Goose Bay; Brothers-In-Law: Jim Burke, Alberta, Dan (Doan) Burke, Carbonear, NL, Vernon (Dot) Burke, Goulds, NL, & Ken (Betty) Burke, Carbonear, NL & a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased By Parents: Joseph & Annie Oates. The Funeral Service will take place at Bethany United Church with interment at the Interfaith Cemetery, Carbonear, on Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at 2 PM. The Family will be receiving relatives and friends at SLADE'S FUNERAL HOME, POWELL DRIVE, CARBONEAR between the hours of 10:30 - 12 noon, 2 - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 10:30 - 12 noon Wednesday. No Flowers by request donations may be made in his memory to The Jerry Oates Memorial Fund. Condolences may be emailed to the family at: sladesfuneralhome@nf.aibn.com For any further information please call Slade's Funeral Home, Carbonear at 596-1212. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade's Funeral Homes, Serving Carbonear, Bay Roberts and areas.