Colin Stokes

Colin Stokes

Greystones, Co. Wicklow and formerly Walkinstown, Co. Dublin.

Late of the Department of the Ombudsman.

19th August 2024.

 

Cherished soul mate and deeply loved husband of Joyce (née Sadlier) .. loving father of Maria and stepdad and special pal of Ben. Pre-deceased by his sister Eilis, Colin will be always be in the hearts of his brothers Mick and Aidan and his sisters Maura and Jackie. Colin will be sadly missed by his brothers in law Fran, Karl and Des, his sister in law Paula and her husband Bill and his nieces and nephews and their husbands, partners and families, also Joyce’s family and friends. Warm thanks to our wonderful neighbours, his many special lifelong friends and work colleagues, too many to mention. Particular thanks to “Colins Crew” who walked by his side through his difficult journey over the past three years .

 

Huge gratitude to the wonderful nurses, care assistants and catering staff of the Richmond Ward and ICU in Beaumont hospital, who treated both Colin and ourselves with the most tender care, kindness and respect over the past difficult 14 weeks …

 

“The world has lost a very special man ….”

 

Colin will be reposing at McCrea's Funeral Home, Marine Terrace, Greystones (A63PK81) this Thursday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

 

Removal Friday to McCrea's Cremation ChapeL, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) arriving for 12.00 noon

Cremation Service to celebrate Colin's life, for all those who wish to attend.

Those unable to attend, the Service can be viewed by clicking on McCrea's Cremation Chapel (viewing at time of service only).

 

“Codail go sámh

A ghrá gheal mo chroí

(sleep soundly

Bright love of my heart).

 

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to

Greystones Cancer Support https://www.greystonescancersupport.com/

 

House strictly private.

 

To leave messages of condolence for the family, please use the link below.

 

Enquiries to McCrea's Funeral Home, Marine Terrace, Greystones 087 2888981.