Gordon K. Stokes, 88, 15 Judd Drive, North Haven passed away Monday, September 5, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of the late Alice Tietjen Stokes. Born in New Haven on April 16, 1923; son of the late Victor A. and Louise Keane Stokes. Gordon had worked as an Optician for Wallingford Optical until his retirement. After his retirement Gordon spent most of his time traveling the world. Father of Gordon (Jackie) Stokes and Glenn (Doreen) Stokes all of North Haven. Grandfather of Michael (Stacey) Stokes of Wallingford and Lisa (Jason) Gamsby of East Haven. Predeceased by a sister Dorothy.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 10:00. Family and friends may call from 8:00 am until time of service at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire memorial contributions be made to the Alzhiemer’s Association, 2911 Dixwell Ave., Hamden CT 06518.