David A. Oakes

Friendship- David A. Oakes “Loving Father & Grandfather”

David A. Oakes of Main Street passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Absolut of Houghton following an illness.

David was born on January 10, 1960, in Olean and was the son of David A. and Joyce Murphy Oakes. He was formerly married to Sherry I. Kenyon, who passed away on March 2, 2003. Then he married Caroline VanEtten who predeceased him on February 15, 2024.

David enlisted in the US Army after high school. He worked as a truck, taxi, and school bus driver for many years. He then began working for his son-in-law at Cook Mailways as a driver and delivery man for about 8 years until retiring in February of 2026 due to illness.

David is survived by a daughter, Diana R. (Josh) Cook of Friendship, 6 grandchildren: Destiny, Athena, Joshua, Damen, Ayden, and Kristopher, and 8 siblings.

David was predeceased by his parents, both of his wives, a daughter, Annetta Oakes, and an infant sister.

There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Genesee Parkway, Cuba. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com