PERU — Marie Louise Oakley, 84, of Sunlea Village Drive, Peru, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at her home with her loving family by her side and under the care of Hospice of the North Country.
She was born in Bronx, N.Y., Dec. 25, 1926, the only child to Carl and Alice (Widel) Peterson; both immigrated to the United States from Sweden. She graduated from Morris High School in South Bronx and attended Manhattan College.
Marie married Ernest V. Oakley, Oct. 3, 1953. Ernie was also an only child. Marie worked at various jobs including Hearst Publishing, Mahopac National Bank and lastly, at the Patent Trader/Village Voice as a proof reader until her retirement.
Marie and Ernie both volunteered for Meals on Wheels in North Carolina. They were both a member of the Willsboro Kitchen Band. Marie was a member of the St. Paul's Church in Keeseville and a member of the Women's Club. She was a contributor of many charities. She loved to read, play golf and enjoyed their boat. Marie's smile and happy personality will be missed by all who knew her.
Marie leaves behind her husband, Ernest V. Oakley; two children, daughter, Victoria Kosakowski and husband, Michael who live in Canaan, N.Y.; and son, Peter Oakley and wife, Debbie who have a health retreat in Costa Rica; and grandson, Arthur Pinori and his fiancée, Laurene; they will be married June 11, 2011.
She was predeceased by her parents; and granddaughter, Paige Pinori, July 2010.
There will be no public calling hours or services. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in the Essex County Veteran's Cemetery in Wadhams.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be given to the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund and mailed to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Clinton Street, Keeseville.
Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Marie Oakley, please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com.
