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CANASTOTA >> Bernice H. Stokes, 84, North Main Street, died Wednesday evening, March 6, 2013, at Crouse Hospital.
Born July 16, 1928, in Fulton, she was a daughter of Thomas and Bernice Rickert Nichols. A resident of the area since 1950, Bernice was a graduate of Fulton High School and Hope College, Holland, Mich. She married Robert C. Stokes on June 20, 1950 in Fulton.
Prior to retirement in 1987, Bernice was employed with the Canastota Schools as a fourth grade teacher for over 25 years. She was a member of the Oneida Lake Congregational Church, Willing Workers of the Church, and its choir director; and at one time, was an active member of the Whitelaw Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Stokes enjoyed gardening, music, sewing, history, genealogy and especially her family. She was also a recipient of the Roses for The Living Award from The Canastota Rotary Club. Bernice also authored books about the Churches of Madison County and the Oneida Lake Congregational Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert, of Canastota; two sons, Steven R. and Julie Stokes of Canastota and James T. and Trish Stokes of Morrisville; two daughters, Marianne and Ed Kincaid of Morrisville and Colleen S. and Peter Hilts of Chittenango; eight grandchildren, Kate (Keith) Bryant, Robert (Gina) Stokes, Ellen (Nick) Lefort, Megan (Will Merithew) Stokes, Jessie Stokes, Thomas Stokes, Robert "Chip" Stokes and Ashley Kincaid; five great-grandchildren; several sisters and brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister and brother.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Oneida Lake Congregational Church, with the Rev. Clinton Carter, officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call at the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home Inc., 300 S. Peterboro St., Canastota 3-7 p.m., Monday. Contributions may be made to the Oneida Lake Congregational Church, 2508 Route 31, Canastota, 13032. Envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.campbell-dean.com.
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We´re ever mindful of the huge void your passing has left in our lives. You were a critical factor of our happy lives in Whitelaw. You were very kind and supportive.
Bruce Percival
March 2, 2024
I'm crushed. I loved Mrs. Stokes. She was such an important part of our lives in Whitelaw and Canastota. We all are better for having had her touch our lives.
Bruce Percival
April 10, 2013
Dear Bob, Steve, Jim, Marianne & Colleen,
I was so sorry to learn of your wife and mothers death. May it help to know so many of us have you in our thoughts and prayers. Bernie was a lovely lady and will be missed by many.
Shelia Harrington
March 17, 2013
Rest in peace Bernice. You touched a lot of children with you positive attitude as a teacher and person.
Walter & Johanna Hawkins
March 16, 2013
So sorry for your loss. She was Terry's 4th grade teacher and that was a wonderful experience for our family to have had her part of her early years in school and at the Whitelaw Church.
Gordon & Ruth Parker
March 13, 2013
Bob,
I wanted to let you know when Tiffany and I think of Oneida Lake church, Bernie and you are a great part of our memories their. I was very sad when I heard Bernie had passed away. Thank you for all you have done for the children and the church. I know GOD was very excited to greet Bernie, "A good and faithful servant". God Bless you and all your family.
Dan Swanson
March 13, 2013
Our sincere condolences on your loss. May the many happy memories ease your pain.
Sue & Don Wimmer
March 12, 2013
Bob and Family, Bernie will always be remembered for her musical talents Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Al and Gail Hood
March 12, 2013
Bob, I was sorry to hear about your loss. Bernice will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debby McDonald
March 12, 2013
A very Special lady who played a special part of my childhood! I will always remember how pleasant and patient she was. We all were blessed with great parents. You all are in my prayers
Lisa Noble -Walton
March 12, 2013
Mrs. Stokes was a wonderful teacher and one of my all-time favorites. I will always remember her daily proverbs--A word to the wise is sufficient. Thank you for touching so many lives. Love you Mrs. Stokes!
Judy Fradenburg
March 11, 2013
Steve and family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daniel Rendino
March 11, 2013
Sorry that Tress, Taylor, Megan and I could not be there to celebrate Aunt Bernie's life, but I want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have only the fondest of memories of growing-up in Whitelaw, and having family so close. You often only have to see how wonderful your children have grown to understand how great their parents must be. I have always, and I will always think of Aunt Bernie in this way, and you as well Uncle Bob. The memories and the life's work of Aunt Bernie will forever go on. She has left her mark on hundreds of children as a teacher in school, her work with the church, and most of all for being a wonderful mother, husband and aunt.
Love,
Tom, Tress, Taylor and Megan Downs
Thomas Downs
March 11, 2013
James and Trish, I will keep your families and your beloved mother in our prayers. She is with God now. I pray for peace and comfort for all of your family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Laura Piazza
March 11, 2013
Dear Jim & family, I am very sorry for your loss. Char McGraw
March 11, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim Van Wormer
March 11, 2013
Bob, Steve, Jimmy, Marianne, and Colleen: So sorry to read of Bernie's passing. Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady to many people and will always be remembered as a kind and caring woman who not only taught childern but raised wonderful children. May the love and support of friends and family help you through this difficult time. Much love,
Daris Kosinski
March 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss Steve and Julie....thoughts and prayers....
Ann Pierz
March 9, 2013
Steve and Julie, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Linda & Mark Chamberlain
March 9, 2013
So sorry. She will be missed. She was a kind person and a good teacher. Muriel Breed Giufre.
March 9, 2013
Jennifer Lewin
March 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Stokes family...she was a colleague of mine for years and a teriffic teacher! Thoughts and prayers to all.
Nancy Duncan
March 9, 2013
I'm so saddened at hearing of Bernie passing as I've known her my whole life
Blessing be with the family
Helen-Nancy-Margaret Virgil
March 8, 2013
We loved you very much ......will see you soon
Bradley & April Markowski
March 8, 2013
MRS STOKES WAS MY 4TH GRADE TEACHER, AND A FAMILY FRIEND . SHE WILL BE MISSED <3
LISA RUNGE
March 8, 2013
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