Sending my love to the family and everyone who had the privilege of knowing the wonderful Rick Stokes. I cherish every memory I have from his mentorship as a volunteer and the friendship throughout the years.
Tammy Fenner


My husband worked with Rick. My sincere condolences to his family
Julia Stroud


Rick was a great asset to Niagara and a wonderful volunteer. Rest in peace Rick. Rob and Arlene Nicholson


Sending our condolences on the loss of your dad and grandfather.
Patti, John and Eric Bauer


My deepest condolences to Rick's family. What an honour it was to feature him in my book The Heart of Niagara. The City of Niagara was fortunate indeed to have him living in our community - he gave so much of himself to make things better here.
Stephanie Nielsen


Rick was such an amazing community advocate. The youth and Scouters in our community benefited greatly from his impact with Scouts Canada. Sending my love and prayers to Heather and the Stokes family
Ashley Waters


I worked with Rick who was also a long time friend of myself and family. My sincere condolences. God Bless.
Rodney Milojevich


I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Rick. Have know Rick for many years, just a truly great Guy. Wish I could be there for the celebration of your life, but unfortunately i am out of the country. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this sad time. RIP Rick.
Ron Herkimer


Sad to hear that Rick has passed away. Knew Rick for many years during his time with the fire department and his volunteer work. He was a fixture at Simon's Restaurant and drove Pat to many community events so that he could take photos. RIP Rick. Sincere condolences to his family.
Tony Ricciuto


Heather and family, so sorry for your loss. Had the opportunity to meet this man on a few occasions but heard some of his stories and loved him so easily. Heather I remember when the girls got together for dinner at your place and your dad came by, made us laugh and took a group picture of us. He then left with a care package . The love he had for you was so genuine, so beautiful. My prayers are with you all.
Francine Demers


My Sincerest Condolences, I am very sorry for your loss. I have known Rick for many years and will remember him as you have described him. Rick was always the first one there to help anyone in need. R.I.P. RICK Ron Waters



Rick. Was was a Greatest Volunteer In our City in so Many areas that he never Quick and Helped Evertone
Wayne Thomson


Marie, Heather & sons, Sue Sharing in your sorrow and feeling privileged to have crossed paths with so many of your kin, your father leaves behind a grand legacy that will live on in each of you. Prayers for comfort as you grieve, and peace in your many memories, with affection.
Celia Parente


Rick was a long time friend and supporter of our local Chamber of Commerce. His smile and generous spirit will be missed!
Dolores Fabiano


It was a pleasure knowing Rick through the WFOL. Thinking of his family and friends as you reflect on his remarkable life and legacy. Gone but not forgotten.
Lindsey Hendriks
Friend
March 22, 2022


The things I remember most was his great smile and beautiful sense of humor. 
My thoughts and prayers to the family....I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Marie and Heather,

So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. It sounds like he had a very full life!

I remember him teaching me how to repair a leaking faucet washer at our house after my father passed away.  I remember swimming in your pool and your Dad's custom car pick up!

Our Mom's were so very close and Mom mentioned your Mom very frequently over the years, and she always spoke so fondly about you both.

On behalf of our family, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father.

Sincerely,

Chris and Monica Tufnell

My sincere condolences to Rick’s family. He was a friend, a dedicated Mason and a great person who will be missed by all who knew and worked with him. I will always remember his smiling face, that moustache and yes, that camera. When down at City Hall he would always come around to say hello.  

I am very sorry that I cannot be with you at this time.  My health is not the best right now as I have a terrible time standing and walking.  I shall never forget Rick and his sense of humor and sincere understanding.  I shall also always remember the many good times that Daryl and I shared with Rick and Joanne.   I know  that they will now be happy to once again be together..  John Crosby  Heather, please call me sometime  at 905-934-4307.

Rick  was always there with a smile and a lending hand for all. He will be missed by all that knew him. My heart weeps for your families. 

Andrea Chu

The Board of Directors for the Delta Monte Carlo Gaming Sponsors Association would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Rick's family and friends.  He always had a smile and a kind word.
He truly will be missed by all who knew him.
Rest in peace our dear friend.

Sending our thoughts to The Stokes family. So sorry for your loss.  Myself and my brother will always remember his well groomed mustache and posing for family photos. Take care!!!!

RIP Stokes’s! Condolences to all of your family and friends!

To  Marie and Heather and family.   So sorry about your lost of your dad.   Man with heart of gold, and opinion that people listen too.   He will be missed by many, but never forgotten.      I was fun working beside him on the Festival of Lights, he was in charged, everyone , knew that.     He will be dancing with his wife again.     I once asked him you ever going to slow down or relax, he said not yet!      He was nice man.       Everyone wants to be there for the family at this time, he would be proud of that.   Take care ! 

To Marie, Heather, Ryan and Eric - All those we love are part of us.  Everything of beauty leaves it's trace and memories of all you've shared together are treasures time cannot erase from your hearts.  May all of your cherished memories console you during this very difficult time.  Thinking and praying for you and all your family members.  May Rick rest in peace - you now have another guardian angel looking after you in heaven!!  God Bless.  Vincent and Lucy Cuviello.

To Marie, Heather, Ryan and Eric - May God's loving presence comfort you, His perfect peace restore you, and His promise of eternal life sustain you during this time of sorrow.  My sincerest condolences and sympathy.  God's Blessings be yours always, Carmela Vacca.

Oh that smile on your face.
I will miss you my friend. 

To the Stokes Family
I had the honour of knowing Rick from the fire department as I had my own store and then working with him on the Festival of Lights  Heaven just received a wonderful caring person. My condolences to the family.  Sandy Bird

My sincerest condolences on the passing of a good friend. Rick, 
whom I was privileged to have shared many great experiences and volunteering on numerous occasions, Rick, you were the reason that many people have benefited from your generosity, in all walks of life. From the times at the Festival of Lights, the BBQ 
Party  fundraiser, times  spent down at Simon's, all the pictures 📷  to the  time you helped the  old guy  in the Red Suit, yup, Santa 🎅 himself, thanks, for making  my 20 years  in Niagara Falls
A wonderful memory ♥ 

As always,

Colonel Hank Handke Dch Qdjr Niagara Falls Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 ♥ 

S.Y.O.T.O.S
( See you on the other side)


I worked many events with Rick through my time with the Chamber of Commerce in Niagara Falls. I found Rick to be dedicated to service of his community and was always willing to help where he could. Rest in Peace my Friend, you will be missed.

We never met for very long; however our short time together we shared moments of time served. It was a true pleasure in every means to reminisce over each of our careers.  You will be missed by many for many different reasons.  May God bless you Rick. As always respectful Cameron & Fatima Burton 

Sending condolences to you Marie and to your family. My deepest sympathies

Sending sincere sympathies to you Marie and your family.
Losing a family member is very difficult.  
Prayers and huge hugs to you Marie.

I have wonderful memories of being a welcomed friend at the Stokes home. I remember Mr. Stokes’ keen sense of humour and his dedication to the community. 
His passing is a great loss for Niagara Falls and especially for Marie, Heather, Ryan, Eric and Sue. 
Love never dies. 

Our sincere condolences to the family.   
Heather and Marie, I cannot believe that we both lost a cherished parent in the same week.  We were blessed to have such loving, giving and supportive parents in our lives.  Our memories  will always be with us.  Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Doris, John, Megan and Michael Downie

My condolences to the Stokes family.

Marie and I worked together for many years and are good friends.
Her father was a good man that didn't have any trouble throwing a zigger at you, like he did to me when I was at his place for a visit for the first time.  He noticed that I was left handed and told me he'd break out the left handed drinking glasses. They were quite odd shaped and insisted that they were designed that way for lefties.

Rest in peace Mr. Stokes.

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Richard Malcolm Stokes

21 mai 1932 – 19 mars 2022

Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel

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