Frederick S. Stokes of Delray Beach, FL, died at the age of 93 on February 3, 2025.  He was born to Robert and Ema Stokes on September 29, 1931, in Canastota, NY, where he primarily lived until he got married.  He then moved to Clinton Corners, NY, where he spent most of his adult life. Fred entered Cornell University at age 16 and was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  He then had a long career with IBM. Fred was an active member of the community and often volunteered his services where needed.  He was an Elder of the Clinton Corners Community Friends Church, a Mason, a Little League baseball coach, a lifetime member of the VFW and a devoted husband and father.  Fred loved to bowl, do puzzles, play card games and garden.  Fred will be lovingly remembered by his children, Lonn (Eileen) Moore, Marta Wing, Frederick (Stephanie) Moore, Mark (Randi) Moore, Gregg Stokes (George Zukowski); siblings, Marge Palmer, Richard (Esther) Stokes, Walt (Doreen) Stokes, Lucille Merriman, Clifford Stokes; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Fred was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Lois E. Palmer, his brother Robert Stokes and his sister Evelyn Downs. A memorial service will be held for Fred and Lois on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Friends Upton Lake Cemetery, 2565 Salt Point Tnpk, Clinton Corners, NY. Memorial donations may be made to VFW Post 9008, PO Box 905, Millbrook, NY, 12545. The family wishes to thank the staff at Sonata Boynton Beach. Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen Funeral Home, Millbrook, NY.