<p align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Derek Wilson</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Oates</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">September 28, 1942 – August 9, 2017</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Corner Brook, NL</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">It is with great sadness that the family of the late Derek Oates announce his peaceful passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Sandra Companion (Craig), Jamie Oates and Bill Oates (Sun-Mee); grandchildren: Kailee Oates, Evan Oates, Kaitlyn Brazeau and Alexander Oates; great-grandchildren: Carter Oates and Julian Oates; sister Noreen Warren (Bob); brothers: Howard Oates (Blanche), Walter Oates (Gail), Wayne Oates (Faye) and Brian Oates (Marie); brother-in-law Gordon Burton (Penny); as well as a large circle of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Cavell Oates, parents Hazel and William Oates, sister Barbara Burton and brother Edward Oates. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Tuesday, August 15 from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from First United Church, Park Street with Rev. John van Vliet officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Bay of Islands SPCA. The family guest book may be signed by visiting www.fillatre.ca.</span></p>