Oates, Clarence W. "Clare" At the Prince County Hospital Summerside on Sunday October 6, 2024, of Clarence W. "Clare" Oates, of Summerside, aged 74 years. Born in Carbonear, NL, September 19, 1950, son of the late Maxwell and Julie (Clark) Oates. Husband of Judy (Schurman) Oates. Father of Trudy (Mike) MacIsaac and Leona Oates (Mike Lozo). Grandfather of Mason MacIsaac. Sister of Marina Harris (Herman-deceased), Genevieve (Baden) Hiscock, Beulah Newell (Ray–deceased), Maxwell (Christine), Hubert (Beverly), Sandra Mercer (Randell), Ruth Oates (Wayne-deceased), Eric (Marilyn), Barry (Elizabeth), Terry, Craig Oates-Brookings (Bruce), Yvonne-deceased (Richard-deceased). Brother-in-law of Myra (Bill) MacLean. Uncle of Tammy MacLean (Nelson Cornell), Shawn MacDonald, Michelle (Trevor MacLean-deceased); as well as several nieces and nephews in Newfoundland. Predeceased by sister-in-law, Faye Schurman Darrach; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Martha Schurman. Resting at the Davison Funeral Home Kensington. No visitation by personal request. A private graveside service will be held in People's Cemetery Summerside. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Prince County Hospital Foundation or The International Children's Memorial Place. www.davisonfh.com