Birth date: Dec 3, 1923 Death date: Mar 30, 2015
In celebration of a man who gave 100% to everything he did. Richard G. Stone, 91, passed away March 30, 2015. He was predeased by his wife Doreen the love of his life. Richard was born December 3, 1923 in England to the late Dougl Read Obituary
Rick was a truly amazing person! He was the kindest and gentlest man I knew who was also a consummate warrior! He told me many stories of his military service. It was really amazing that he recognized me as a fellow soldier. He commented on my thesis form for my 1st degree black belt saying that he could see a military hand to hand flavor to my technique. He is truly missed! He would love the garage locksmith Kenpo we have been working on.
I met Rick when he came into my karate studio in Ft. Myers to take tai chi classes at the age of 68. He saw the karate class and wanted to do that as well. He did and made it to black belt, the oldest person in our system to ever do so. He made an indelible impression on everyone at the studio and is always fondly remembered.
Lee Wedlake
Rick Stone was an amazing man. He was very accomplished and hard working even in his senior years. Rick was a decorated WW2 veteran of the British military. I first met Rick when he walked into Lee Wedlakes Kenpo Karate studio in Fort Myers, FL with his lovely wife Doreen and they both started taking kenpo karate lessons. They were such an amazing couple! Rick was friendly to everyone and those of us who trained with him, he treated like family. Rick you are very missed and I treasure the times we sat and talked. R.I.P. sir, "Salute"
I have at last found out what happened to my dear long time friend, Rick. My husband Al and I met Rick at IBM in 1957 – he moved in with us in January 1968 after his first cancer operation – we were the witnesses at his marriage to Doreen in December 1969 and we held their reception at our home in Toronto. Al passed away a year after Doreen and Rick and I never lost touch. After his stroke he was still the most fantastic communicator – he was far better than me on his Apple IPAD !! He never forgot a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion. The last note I had was on Feb. 22 for my birthday wishes while I was in Mexico – when I returned home in April I sent him an email which he did not respond to (and that was never like him not to answer me). I did become worried when I tried phoning him and found the service discontinued. I had no contact for him in Florida – I have lived on Vancouver Island, BC since Dec. 1990. I know he was very lonely since Doreen died – the email he sent to me in February gave no indication that his health was failing (but that was Rick, always up) – I only hope he died peacefully. He was always my inspiration and I bragged to everyone about how eloquent he was at the age of 91. May he rest in peace !!!Marlene [email protected]
