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OAKLEY: Earl “Sonny” of Exeter and formerly of London

December 2, 2021 By Haskett Funeral Homes 32 Condolences

OAKLEY: Earl “Sonny” of Exeter and formerly of London

Suddenly at his home, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 of Exeter and formerly of London at the age of 60.  Loving partner of Kate Hannah for 18 years.  Sonny will be remembered by his children, grandchildren, and siblings. 

Cremation has taken place. Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER entrusted with arrangements. 

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

 

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  1. Janet Wright Roelens

    June 20, 2023 at 4:07 PM

    Rest in peace uncle sonny 🙏

  2. Pam

    December 11, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    Kate

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time

    Bill, Pam, Jes and Rach

  3. Jim and Lorraine Hewett

    December 7, 2021 at 12:48 PM

    Dear Kate and Family,
    We are so very sorry to hear of your loss.
    Please accept our deepest sympathies.
    Love from
    Kevin Hewett
    & Family
    Xo

  4. Adam Steele

    December 6, 2021 at 6:42 PM

    Kate,

    I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

  5. Barb Hornick

    December 6, 2021 at 4:28 PM

    Kate,

    Heartfelt condolences to you and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugs to all of you.

  6. Yvonne Dawe

    December 6, 2021 at 9:53 AM

    Yvonne Dawe

    So sorry to hear about Sonny. Such a shame, way too young. My condolences to you and your family.
    Take care.
    Yvonne Dawe

  7. Sue Campbell

    December 5, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you and your family Kate! 😘

  8. Josh Alexander

    December 4, 2021 at 11:41 AM

    Kate
    Deepest condolences. I am so so sorry for your loss.

  9. Cynthia Obbema

    December 4, 2021 at 10:19 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
    All our love, Aunt Cynthia and Uncle Andy

  10. Lori Bork (Nosko)

    December 4, 2021 at 6:57 AM

    I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences.

  11. Nancy Stilwell

    December 3, 2021 at 7:31 PM

    Dear Kate

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Memories become our treasures, safely held within our hearts until we meet again. RIP Sonny.

    Nancy Stilwell

  12. Leann Brown

    December 3, 2021 at 3:57 PM

    Kate,

    So sorry to hear about Sonny’s passing. Our thought are with you all. ❤

    Leann and Jamie Brown

  13. Victoria Kelly

    December 3, 2021 at 3:48 PM

    Mary Kate – I’m sending hugs and love to you thoroughout this time. Please take care of yourself and know that many are supporting you and here if needed.

  14. Carolyn, Craig & Faith

    December 3, 2021 at 3:39 PM

    I am so sorry Kate, sending my condolences and hugs to all of you.

  15. Diane Lansdowne

    December 3, 2021 at 3:21 PM

    OMG Kate – I am so sorry – my heartfelt condolences go out to you – what a shock

  16. Shelley

    December 3, 2021 at 2:40 PM

    Kate. I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts. Thinking of you
    Shelley Scott-Douglad

  17. Sue and Andy

    December 3, 2021 at 1:29 PM

    Dear Kate and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Living hugs to all.

  18. Elaine Ten Have

    December 3, 2021 at 1:26 PM

    Dear Kate and family my heart goes out to you all in this difficult time. Strength and prayers to you all.

  19. Cathy Finlay

    December 3, 2021 at 12:22 PM

    Dear Kate and family. We are thinking of you at this difficult time with thoughts and prayers. May all your loving memories help ease the pain In your hearts.

    Cathy & Doug Finlay

  20. Lynne Beattie

    December 3, 2021 at 9:50 AM

    Thinking of you Kate and all of Sonny’s family. He was a true gentleman and I enjoyed his help and honesty. My sincere condolences to you all.

  21. George & Helen Pratt

    December 3, 2021 at 9:36 AM

    Kate & families,
    We were shocked & dismayed at Sonny’s sudden
    passing. Our sympathy to you all. We didn’t know
    him for a long time but immediately liked him as a
    friend & good neighbor.. May you rest in peace Sonny.

  22. Gloria&Gary

    December 3, 2021 at 9:33 AM

    Kate and family Sonny will be truly missed sorry for your loss♥️

  23. Cathy,Ken and Family

    December 3, 2021 at 9:29 AM

    My deepest sympathies
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers For Kate and Family as well as Misty,Dustin , Natasha and Renee
    You will be missed brother

  24. Kelly Hack

    December 3, 2021 at 8:10 AM

    Gloria, Garry and Family,

    Sending you all our condolences for the loss of Sonny. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Scott and Kelly Hack and Family.

  25. Lucy Melvin

    December 3, 2021 at 6:57 AM

    We are so very sorry to hear about your sudden loss. Kate and family we are thinking about you and sending you our love.

    Lucy and Chad ❤️

  26. Mark Heimrich

    December 3, 2021 at 5:22 AM

    Kate & the Oakley & Hannah families;

    Our sincere sympathy in the sudden loss of Sonny! I was so shocked to see this as we just talked together last Saturday! I certainly enjoyed doing business recently with Sonny and yourself at your home. I also appreciated his “expert craftsman” advice on some work I was doing on a property. Sonny was truly one of a kind and we will miss him in the neighbourhood.
    Our thoughts are with you all at this time.

    Mark & Julie Heimrich & Staff at Lifetime Water Products.

  27. Erica Fitzsimmons

    December 2, 2021 at 9:45 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of this Kate. Wishing you and all of your families strength. May you feel the love of friends and family surrounding you. Erica (LPS)

  28. Debbie Moniz

    December 2, 2021 at 8:26 PM

    Kate and family. We are so saddened to hear of Sonny’s unexpected passing. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers always. ♥️
    Deb & George

  29. Margaret Hannah

    December 2, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    I have no words kiddo! I’m heartbroken for you Kate. You have all my love and support <3

  30. Davis and Joanne Walzack

    December 2, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    Gloria and family

    We are so sad to hear of your brothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Oakley family at this time.

  31. Scott James Southwell

    December 2, 2021 at 12:19 PM

    I am shocked to hear this I was just talking to Sonny about 3 weeks ago
    My thoughts and prayers go out to Kate and the family

  32. Ann Kirk

    December 2, 2021 at 11:42 AM

    Kate and family. We are so saddened to hear of Sonny’s unexpected death. We are hoping that you find great comfort from all of your memories over the coming days, weeks and months. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ♥️
    Scott & Ann

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