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Gerald Stockman Obituary
Gerald Sonny Stockman, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2006. Sonny was born November 10, 1935 in Woodsville, New Hampshire, the son of Gerald M. Stockman, Sr. and Lucille Thompson Stockman. After serving with the Special Forces in the United States Army, Sonny was a contractor by trade and worked on cars for love. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at two o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the Chapel. He is survived by his Mother Lucille Stockman of Rochester, VT; His companion of 28 years, Helen E. Langworthy, of Charleston, SC; three sons: Gerald Stockman, III and his wife Mary of NY, Dana Stockman and his wife Sandy of NH, and Anthony Stockman and his wife Karen of NY; one daughter: Ladonna Hines and her husband James of VT; one sister: Judy Smith and her husband Norman of Rochester, VT. His extended family includes Gwynne Lambert and her husband Terry of LA, Lyndy Palmer and her husband Ronald of Charleston, Peter Magnant and his wife Edelia of RI; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his father, Gerald Stockman, Sr. and a brother Francis Stockman. He will be sadly missed by the many with whom he loved sharing his knowledge. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Ronald McDonald House, 81 Gadsden Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diana (Stockman) And Chuck Jors
December 2, 2006
I found this verse and thought it was perfect to honor Sonny's life. He will be missed by all the family.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!!!"
Roper St Francis Healthcare
December 1, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Toshia McGoldrick
November 29, 2006
You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. We visited a few times with Sonny at the house when we were in town over the years and we were so happy that Sonny was able to attend our wedding 6 years ago. All our best, Toshia and Brian McGoldrick
Eleanor Stockman
November 28, 2006
To all the family---I am so happy that Sandra and I went to visit Sonny fust a few days ago. We had some good quality time and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Helen and her family gave Sonny excellent care and they were so happy with our visit. It took every ounce of energy that Helen had but she never gave up and should be commended. Our family has some very good memmories and Sonny loved his Uncle Don. He will be missed.We enjoyed that last cup of coffee together and the Care taker named George was excellent with Sony, even to helping Sonny choose the right pair of pajamas for our brunch at the table. Sonnys Aunt Eleanor
Cheryl (Stockman) Baker
November 28, 2006
To Sonny's family,
I am so sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. My last memory of him is the hayride at the last reunion on the farm. Sonny was wearing a straw hat and was driving the tractor. I can still see him turning around to check on us. What a great ride that was. He will be missed.
Joanie Foster
November 28, 2006
Hi cousins. We're sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My dad Ralph , and Uncle Don and Sonny may be chewing the fat. love to Helen Too. I last saw Helen after Uncle Don's . i have memories of the farm when we all much younger.
love Joanie(Stockman)Foster and husband Gerry.
Cara_Jean Stockman Croney
November 28, 2006
Jerry, Dana, LaDonna, Anthony and Helen
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and companion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We really need to do another family reunion. Guess we are pretty spread out now.
The last time I saw Sonny he won the Miss America cardboard statue in the Chinese auction. How long ago was that?
Keep Sonny in your memories always.
Much Love Cara-Jean Stockman Croney
Cathy Garofalo
November 28, 2006
Jerry, Dana, LaDonna, and Anthony,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. With all the Uncles and your Grandfather there before him, I am sure he is in good hands. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Sincerely, your cousin Cathy Stockman Garofalo
Dawn Stockman
November 28, 2006
I'm sure Sonny and Dad are making up for lost time!
Sandra Stockman-Hawk
November 28, 2006
Sonny will surely be missed by our family. Because he and my dad, his Uncle Don, were very close, Sonny was always around. There are so many memories which he was part of . . . many happy ones, some funny, some sad. He is in a better place now . . . never forgotten. Love to Helen. You took such good care of
Sonny when he was no longer able to care for himself.
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