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Jennifer A. Oakes

1967 - 2017

Jennifer A. Oakes obituary, 1967-2017, Boxford, MA

BORN

1967

DIED

2017

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Jennifer Oakes Obituary

Mrs. Jennifer Anne (Skarr) Oakes, 49 of Boxford, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, March 13, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, she was the daughter of Joanne Stendebach, of Woodruff, Wisconsin, and Clifford Skarr, of St. Augustine, Florida. Jennifer was a graduate of Schaumburg High School and a 1989 graduate of Marquette University. Jennifer began her professional career with KPMG, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before eventually relocating to Montvale, New Jersey. Jennifer was employed by KPMG up until the time of her passing. Jenn was a beautiful, loving person who possessed a sharp wit, an infectious smile and a love for the Green Bay Packers. She was deeply devoted to her family, especially her four daughters, who were the center of her world. She enjoyed her time watching her girls cheer, compete in gymnastics and play hockey. She was as equally committed to volunteering to help various groups and organizations, especially helping to coach her favorite Masconomet youth football cheerleading team. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Timothy Oakes of Boxford, her daughters, Emily, Madison, Delaney and Gabrielle Oakes, her mother Joanne Stendebach and her husband Douglas, her father Clifford Skarr and his wife Catherine, her favorite dog Moxie, her brothers Dr. Brett Skarr and his wife Deborah of Waukesha, Wisconsin and Todd Skarr of Rockford, Illinois, and several nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Arrangements: Her funeral Mass will be held in St. Anns Church | Holy Family Parish, 60 Prospect St., Gloucester, Monday, March 20th at 11 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Please meet directly at St. Anns Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Visiting hours in the Peterson-ODonnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte 62) Danvers, Sunday, March 19th from 4 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Jennifers memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, C/O Care Dimension, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneral service.com

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Published by The Tri-Town Transcript - Boxford from Mar. 17 to Mar. 31, 2017.

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Tina Sawyer

March 27, 2017

Jen - you will be missed! Loved seeing you come into Yellow Jackets and our chats at the counter. Love your kids so much! Miss them too! We will think of you always. I know that you will be watching over all of us!

Donald Oakes

March 22, 2017

I am so very sorry. Tim you and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. Donald Oakes.

Connie McFarland

March 20, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Jenn several years back when I was part of the KPMG training group in Virginia. She was wonderful to work with and always so helpful to me. I am saddened to learn of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Northfield Orthodontics

March 20, 2017

Mr. Oakes, Madison, Delaney, Gabrielle and Emily
We want to express our deepest condolences for your loss. God bless you. Rest in Peace Mrs. Oakes

Kristie Dymek

March 19, 2017

Dear Oakes Family-

We want to express our deepest sympathy, and let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these very difficult times. Rest in Peace Jenn.
May God Bless you all.

Marty, Kristie, Alexa & Natasha Dymek

Wayne & Alice Wilson

March 19, 2017

Tim, our condolences to you and your family on your loss.

Jack Pike

March 18, 2017

Tim and family,So sorry to hear about your loss....I know words are never adequate in moments like these....I pray for you and Family,Rest in peace Jenn.....

Dan Bandar

March 18, 2017

Dear Tim and family-our deepest condolences for your loss. God Bless You and you entire family.

Joe Jalbert

March 17, 2017

Tim and girls - I am so sorry for your loss and wish you the best in this difficult time. Please take care and know that you are loved. My family has you all in our prayers and thoughts.

Michele Graham

March 18, 2017

Tim & girls - Jenn will never be forgotten. We learned so much from her and about her during this battle. Despite the up's and down's, she always made me laugh and reminded me to not take life too seriously. I'll always remember her quick one-liners, her snarky personality, and her love for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Boulay

March 17, 2017

I have had the pleasure of being one of the specialists teachers of the Oakes girls at Spofford Pond School in Boxford for several years. They are such lovely young women, a tribute to the loving woman who mothered them. I am holding them and all of the family and friends of Mrs. Oakes close to my heart during this sad time of tremendous loss.

Michele ( Nico) Santosuosso

March 17, 2017

My heart goes out to your family. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you strength and healing in this heartbreaking time.

Sue Townsen

March 17, 2017

Tim, Emily, Maddi, Laney, and Gabrielle, my heart is heavy and my thoughts and prayers with you all. I have such wonderful memories of our time working together. Her sense of humor, her kindness and most of all her love for her family. May your memories help to comfort you.

Natasha Low

March 17, 2017

Dear Oakes Family - So sorry for your loss. Jenn was such a fighter. Please know our family is praying for you. May she RIP. The Low family, Topsfield

Eileen Walsh

March 16, 2017

"Tim & girls, words cannot express the great pain we all feel at KPMG for the loss of Jenn. Jenn was a dream... so smart, so competent, so passionate, so funny... and so dedicated to and proud of her "very smart husband... and lovely little girls". During this difficult time, "May God hold you all in the palms of his hands"

Lia and John Mancuso

March 16, 2017

Tim and girls, we are so sad for your loss. I will always remember Jenn's smarts, beauty, kindness, laughter and great sense of humor. She was a wonderful woman! I'm so glad I got to spend a little time with her when you were passing through last summer. It was an honor to know her and call her a friend. XX

Angel Flight NE

March 16, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Ralph Martin

March 16, 2017

So Sorry Tim , She fought a tough one! She was a sweet girl May god and your special Angel watch over you and the girls.

Antonia Spirounias

March 16, 2017

So very sad to hear of Jen's passing! She fought a valiant battle! May God comfort you all at this trying time! Sending hugs and prayers! May her memory be eternal!

Kara Malo

March 16, 2017

The Spofford Pond Community is deeply saddened for the loss of your beautiful mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. There is no doubt she was a wonderful woman and her gorgeous daughters will be a reflection of her for years to come. I am so very sorry for your loss. May the memories you have be cherished forever. Love, Mrs. Malo (SPS grade 4 teacher)

Krista Hoey

March 16, 2017

Dear Oakes family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am thinking
of your family at this difficult time. Please know
that when the girls return to school I will be
there to support them in any way that I can.
Krista Hoey

Liz & Steve Poulin

March 16, 2017

Rest In Peace Aunt Jenn. We will cherish all the wonderful memories we have together. We will forever miss you.

Ginny Loiacano

March 16, 2017

So sad to hear of your loss. I have so many good memories of Jenn and the girls at St. Ann School. So happy to have been part of her life for a short time. I will be unable to attend services because of personal concerns, but please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rosanne Novello

March 15, 2017

Tim and girls, we are so sorry for your loss. Jenn will never be forgotten.

Love, Rosanne, Joe,and Alexis

Laura Valzania

March 15, 2017

Dear Tim, Emily, Maddi, Delaney & Goober - we are so very sorry for your loss. Please don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything at all that we can do. Thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Love, The Valzania Family

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