| 02/01/2007 | ROSE EVELTI OAKES BURLINGTON — Rose Evelti Oakes, 92, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 29, 2007, in the Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington. Rose was born in the heart of Burlington's “Little Italy“ on Sept. 8, 1914, the second of eight children of Innocenti and Angela (Gambero) Evelti. She is the last surviving member of her generation of the Evelti family. Rose, a lifetime parishioner of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Class of 1933. She met her husband, Augustine F. Oakes, while he was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, from Brooklyn, N.Y., during World War II. They were married near Camp Drum in St. Patrick Church, Watertown, N.Y., on Aug. 15, 1942. Gus predeceased her on Nov. 29, 1997. Rose was a loving spouse to Gus for 55 years and a compassionate caregiver to him in his final years. She was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella and a current member of the Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Memories of Rose include her tending the large vegetable garden at her home, playing her favorite Italian songs on the piano, enjoying family gatherings, and welcoming with love newborn grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rose's family meant the world to her. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love and devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Rose cared deeply for family and others and was seldom concerned about herself. She had a kindness of heart that endeared her to everyone she met. Always active and independent, we will always remember her beautiful smile and her friendly personality. Her enjoyment of people and her enthusiasm will be forever missed. Rose is survived by one son, Joseph and his wife, Karen of Morrisville; three daughters, Angela and her husband, Robert Longe of Burlington, Elizabeth and her husband, Robert Abair of Acworth, Ga., and Kathryn Mayo of Burlington. In addition, she is survived by nine loving grandchildren and five cherished great-grandchildren: Matthew and Eva Oakes of Denver, Colo., Jennifer and D.B. Holland of Mesa, Ariz., Derek and Kelli Longe, Ryan Longe and fiancee, Heather St. Peter, and Kyle Longe, all of Burlington, Lee Abair of Acworth; Lucas Mayo of South Burlington, Benjamin Mayo of Tampa, Fla., and John Mayo of South Burlington; and five great-grandsons, Isaac Longe, Trey Holland, Keenan Longe, Jordan Holland and Xavier Longe. Rose was predeceased by her parents, three sisters and brothers-in-law: Mary Evelti (Alexander) Guyette, Lillian (Fred) Powers, and Margaret Evelti (Robert) Carter; four brothers and two sisters-inlaw: Vincent (Pat), Charles, Angelo (Mary) and John. Rose's family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all of the staff and caregivers at Starr Farm Nursing Center, Mansfield Unit. Special thanks to Sharon Meroa, Erin LaPierre and Mary Lou Lafayette. The kindness and wonderful care given to our mother over the past four months will never be forgotten. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will follow in the New Mount Calvary Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rose's memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446 or the American Diabetes Association, One Kennedy Drive, Suite L8, South Burlington, VT 05403. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. To send online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com. |