Ricky Mack Stoyles
December 4, 1961 to March 29, 2023
Obituary
Passed peacefully away after a short and courageous battle with cancer, Rick Stoyles, aged 61 years. Leaving to mourn, his wife of thirty-four years, Carol (Legge) and his son, Josh (partner, Stephanie), his two beautiful granddaughters, Ava and Maddy, mother and father, Ray & Lillian Stoyles, brother Jim (Katrina). He also leaves his mother-in-law Janet Legge, in-laws Yvonne (Randy), Len (Yvonne), Garry (Fronie), Valerie (Gary), Tina (Martin), special niece Pamela Finlay, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Rick was an avid hunter, fisherman and hockey player. He had two gorgeous fur babies, Gordon and Archie, who will miss him terribly. He also leaves his two best friends, Ed Brown and Ken Shaw. He was a long-time employee of Canada Post, where he made many life-long friends.
Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, April 2nd, from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm.
No flowers by request. Donations in Rick’s memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. or to a charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-5 p.m. on April 2, 2023
7-9 p.m. on April 2, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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To Carol and the whole Stoyles family, my condolences. Rick was such a lovely presence in the neighbourhood and friend to so many. He is missed.
To the Stoyles Family – so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. As the youngsters on Horwood St. we loved it when himself or Jim came out to join our street hockey games usually played in front of the Stolyes or Myrick houses. Have not seen any of you recently but occasionally drive down Horwood St. with fond memories. Deepest condolences – Mike & Foley Family (#11)
To: The Stoyles Family Sincere Condolences on the passing of Rick. I was out for a walk today and spoke to a lady who was delivering the Flyers as Rick delivered the flyers on my Street and l was shocked to hear that Rick had passed away. We often had a friendly chat and he spoke of his illness he always seemed in good spirits. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Rest in Peace Rick.
To Carol, Josh and family.
Rick was a good man and I was very fortunate to know him and consider him as a friend. My deepest condolences to the entire family and his dearest friends. He will be missed and not forgotten. RIP Rick.
So very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He was a great coworker. He was always fun to carry on with . Josh, you are in my thoughts. Hang tight to all the memories and they will help ease some of the pain in the days ahead.
Rick was a pleasure to work with at Canada Post. He always had a story to tell and a smile that could light up the room. Carol and Josh, remember the good times and those will bring you comfort. May he Rest In Peace.
We are sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Sending our love and strength to you all. It is not easy living away and wish we could be there with you.
Carol:
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Your memories will give you comfort as the days go by.
Thinking about you and keeping you in my thoughts.
Janice Peddle
Blue Cross
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing Carol. He was a very nice guy and I am glad to have known and worked with him. I find it hard to believe he is gone. RIP.
To the Stoyles family, my condolences on the death of Rick. I’ve known Rick since he lived at the top of Carpasian Rd. I played a lot of street hockey and other sports with Rick and Jim. I knocked around with Rick in our younger days and played hockey against him in high school. Rick was great guy.
Carol, Josh and family. My heart goes out to you at this most difficult time. Life is so unfair at times. A young man so full of life taken way to soon. Just talked to you guys not long ago, and everything was going good..Our prayers are with you all.💙
Carol
So very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My sincere condolences to you all at this very difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Sending my sympathies to the family. I pray that the good memories will Help you through this time. Rick was a class act and I reflect fondly on the time I shared with him at the cabin
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Sincerest condolences to his family.
Rick delivered our fliers every week, and sometimes partridge to Bob. He would often swap stories of his bird hunting with Bob.. Such a large personality and kind heart.
Stoyles family so very sorry to hears of Rick’s passing as we worked together at CPC for many years. He always had a smile and many stories to tell he will truly be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
To Josh and family, I was shocked to get this news, my condolences to the family. The big man as he was known in the dressing room had a sense of humor like no other. As we all know the antics in the dressing room having a beer after the game was a big part Barron’s Ockey and Ricky was always there to contribute with a dry one liner. My last conversation with Ricky was at the summer hockey party , it was so good to have Ricky there to have a beer with Da Bys. Rest in peace Ricky you will be missed.
Saddened to hear devastating news of our neighbour and friend Ric.k Stoyles. He was a great neighbour, always up for a chat and to help out in any way. Diane and I are out of town and we’re shocked to receive news of Rick’s passing. Deepest condolences to Carol and son Josh. Hold on to the wonderful memories. Our thoughts are with you. Diane and Terry Hart.
To the Stoyles Family : please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of Rick , my co- worker , my hockey teammate , and a friend .
To Carol, Josh, Rick”s Mom and Dad;
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Rick”s Passing, We worked together at Canada Post for
many years. He was a great guy and a great fellow to work with. Please accept my sincere condolence.
Jack Gillingham
Condolences to Carol , Josh families and friends . Rest in Peace Rick 🙏
Mr. and Mrs. Stoyles, Jim, Carol, and Josh,
Sorry to hear about Ricky’s passing! I was saddened to hear the news and I wanted to express my condolences to you at this time.
I knew Ricky for many years from the late 60’s to the mid 70’s as we played a lot of street hockey together down on Larch Place with Jim, my brother, Johnny, the Beresford’s, Geoff Knight, and all the other guys from the Larch Place/Carpasian Road area. Rick was a great hockey player with probably the hardest right side slapsot that I’ve ever seen! Though we didn’t play ice hockey against each other because of our age difference, I saw Ricky play many times with PWC and Avalon and his pension to wind up with his slap shot had opposing goalies shaking in the net!
See you later Ricky it was nice knowing a classy guy on and off the ice!
God Bless Ricky!🙏✝️
Brian, Mabel O’Grady and Family
Barrie, ON.
Carol, we are so sorry to hear this sad news of Rick’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences to you, Josh and families.
Carol and Josh. So sorry and shocked to hear of Rick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Carol and Josh. So sorry and shocked to hear of Rick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Bob and Liz Brown
I have so many great memories of the days spent at your home and Rick welcoming us all in as if we were his own. Being around such a welcoming and kind person in those formative years is something that had such a positive affect on us all, and we are all better for it .
My heartfelt condolences to your family.
Josh and family so sorry and shocked to hear of your Dad’s untimely passing. He was so much fun to be around with many a great laugh at our hockey games, he will be missed dearly. The bond you two shared was amazing and if every father could be like him i think there would be alot less trouble in the world. Rest easy “Big R” gonna miss ya !!! Hope there is lots of ptarmigan and pucks up there!!!
My condolences to Ricks family and friends.I worked with him for many years.He was a great person.
Carol and Family
Sending our most heartfelt sympathies .
May your cherished memories bring you comfort and peace in the days to come.
Life is so hard to understand. Loosing Rick is so so devastating, he will be missed terribly. Remember his laugh, the love for his family, the joy country life gave him and travel that became such a pleasure for him. Your memories will make time a little easier. Sending so much love at this very difficult time.
Sorry to hear of Ricks passing. I worked with him back in St.John’s . He was a great guy. He had abig hearty laugh. He was easy going and all around great guy. Gone way to soon. God Bless his family and friends.
So sad to hear this news tonight at our hockey game. He will be sorely missed. We played our friendly game in his honour tonight. Rick made his mark in my life… he’s the reason why I wear a visor now. Rick, keep you stick on the ice buddy. RIP
Spoke many times as dropped of flyers always good for a yarn our condolences to the family RIP
So sorry to hear of Ricks passing .My sincere condolences to the Stoyle family.Dwight Tilley
I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. We worked together at Canada Post for many years and actually retired on the same day. Rick spoke fondly of his family, his dogs and partridge hunting, and his other favourite past- time, fishing. He always had a good story! Our condolences to his family..
Carol, Josh and family. My deepest sympathy on the premature passing of Rick, a larger than life character. I’m sure he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Hopefully precious memories will help ease the pain of your loss.
So sorry to hear that Rick has passed away. My condolences to his family.
Jim, Katrina, Mr. and Mrs Stoyles
We are so very sadden to hear that Rick has passed. Claire and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Jim and Claire Vardy
Josh and family. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I enjoyed that big laugh of his in the room after the game and talking hockey. I know we will all miss him at the rink. I hope his memory can bring you some comfort soon. He was a good man.
I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He stepped up as a big brother many times for me at Canada Post. May all the stories you hear of his accolades and antics bring you comfort and more smiles than tears.
So sorry for the loss to the family. I always enjoyed a chat with Rick and he was always in good mood. I didn’t know him real well in PWC but thought post office and Gobag am on going life acquaintance. I admired that he walked so much too.
He was a great guy. Met him through ice hockey. Positive spirit every moment I was with him. We were on convinced he would be back on the ice with us soon – even with just one eye. He had an amazing positive attitude. I am so grateful to have gotten to know him. God bless the family, especially our teammate Josh.
Ray ,Lillian and family Our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one. Cherish your memories and the knowing that others are thinking of you all in the days ahead will help you through.Hugs 💐
Carol and Family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your husband,father,son,brother and Grandfather. This is such an unfair loss,and my thoughts are with you.No words can truly express my sorrow for you. May your memories and I know you have many bring you comfort and smiles Hugs to all Linda and Jackie hibbs.
Dear Carol, Josh and family: I am shocked and saddened to read of Rick’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you , Josh and family at this time. Hugs. Brenda Dawson
Ray, Lillian, and family
So sorry to hear of your loss, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Elliott and Joan Green
To Carol & family: So very sorry to hear of your husband passing away. My most sincere condolences to you all. Will keep you all in my prayers.
So sorry for your lost Carol and Joshua. We were so sadden to hear this news. Your are in our hearts and prayers. Cousin Kathy and Wayne
Carol
I looked forward to seeing Rick every week
He had the most beautiful smile and disposition
Treasure all the great memories you both shared
May his Gentle Soul Rest In Peace🙏🙏🙏
Carol & families ,;
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing .
My sincere condolences , thinking of you at this difficult time ..
Carol and family…..sorry to hear of Rick’s passing, keep your memories close to your heart, hugs
My sincere condolences to Rick’s family. We went to school together and lived in the same neighbourhood as kids. Thinking of his family at this sad time.
Carol and Family
I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this. difficult time xx
Josh and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father, husband, grandfather and son. Friday night hockey will never be the same again, really enjoyed playing with and against Rick each and every week this past 10 years or so. Think he really enjoyed shooting against you the most. A gentle giant of a man. that will be sorrowfully missed.
Rick was a fun and full of life guy, enjoyed working with him at CPC. He will be missed .
My deepest condolences.
Have known Rick 47 years!
Will miss our weekly chats.
Sending love to you Josh & all the family Carol.