STOKES, Kenneth
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth (Kenny) Stokes on the 16th of February, 2025, at Trillium Hospital, Mississauga in his 74th year.
Kenny was born on April 24, 1951 in the city of Toronto where he lived until July 1973, when at the young age of 23 he purchased and moved into his first and only house in the town of Cooksville. Up until then he had built a little speed boat and would successfully race it at the summer regattas at the cottage and had won many trophies – he was a very good driver. He also shared his dad’s interest of raising and racing pigeons, which he continued on with after moving to his new home, where he built a pigeon coop in the yard. He loved bowling, hunting and fishing, and he always loved dancing.
Being the resourceful guy he was, just like his dad, he had many creative ways of cobbling things together to make them work. Kenny worked in fire protection for the majority of his working career. He retired a number of years ago when he was no longer able to handle the work after his battle with stage 4 cancer, and then contented himself with dancing, boating on Lake Ontario and around the Toronto Islands, playing hockey, and more dancing. He rode his bicycle just about every single day down to Port Credit, his “cottage in the city.” No need to spend time driving up north when the lake is right there.
He is survived by his siblings Joanne (Glen), Douglas (Susan), Wayne (Alicja) and Wendy and predeceased by his parents Fred and Mary Stokes. His nieces and nephews included James (Lisa), Michael (Crystal), Richard, Laura, Matthew (Su), Charlie (Kristen) and Nicole (Adam). He also had many great nieces and nephews including Tegan, Sarahfina, Patrick, Lauryn, Ellie, Charlotte, Annabella, and Tillar.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are welcome to attend the memorial service and reception on Saturday March 1, 2025 at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery and Crematorium, 737 Dundas St E, Mississauga (at Cawthra). Visitation at 11am followed by the service at 12pm in the Magnolia Chapel. Reception onsite to follow. For those unable to join in person, please join virtually via the livestream which can be accessed BY CLICKING THIS LINK.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ontario Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or any charity of choice. Condolences can be left on this page.
Kenny, you have been called home. RIP and dance forever more with the angels.
Sorry so late. Just found out now. My condolences. He was 1 of my early fitters. Hard but smart man. He’ll be missed
Rest in peace Kenny. You will always be remembered by all of us in the dance world. A great dancer, a great friend and a great person to know. Carol Anne McCarthy
My big brother Ken. 6 years older to old to be a bully brother just the right age to be a good brother i played street hockey with him and later on some ice hockey went fishing and caught some big fish with Ken he took me hunting for Ducks Ken bought his first and only house at age 23 he paid it off very quick. Some of it by doing roofing that I did do some way up in the air if I had more thought of it no way would I have done no roap no roof Jack’s
Hello Wayne
I just came across this now March 24/25, i dought you would remember me, i’m sure Doug will. I’m sorry to hear about Ken, we hung together alot back in the 60’s and early 70’s, actually Bruce Coombs was with us too. I had been to the cottage a number of times. Also Ken told me about Applying for Fire Sprinkers at Vipond. We also worked at Viking together. He was a Good Guy
David Jamieson
Hi David, I am Ken’s sister Joanne. So very sorry we could not get in touch with you or Bruce when Ken passed. Thank you for responding and letting us know you are still around and hopefully doing well.
You will be remember for a very long time ! You were quite a character , above all very honest and true to yourself and others. A quality to be admired by all !
Ken, may you rest in peace. You were very passionate about many things and very good at many things. It was an honour and a privilege to be your family physician. My condolences to the family.
Dr. Jonathan Peck