Gerard Stokes

Gerard James Stokes (1955 – 8 December 2020) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s through to the 2010s, who represented New Zealand. He was a coach of the Serbian national side, and father of England international cricketer Ben Stokes. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard_Stokes.

On December 8, 2020, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Deborah, loved father and father-in-law of James and Rachel, Ben and Clare, Linda, and Laura, a treasured grandfather, a loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, and a friend, coach and mentor to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gerard Stokes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Funeral Service for Ged will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, December 14, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter. Source: https://www.lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries/gerard-ged-stokesy-jame....