Stanley Locke

Locke, Stanley Thomas (born Richard Brownhill) June 21, 1947 - February 24, 2025.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Stan succumbed to flu after years of battling Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. He lost everything but his cheerful chattyness, ready with a smile and a hug until his last days. He was a loved and chosen son to Charlie and Frances Locke of Weston, ON, brother to Glenn (and Yvonne; uncle to Sarah and Vonnie). He was husband of 54 years to Linda (Covey) and father to Tim (and Melissa, grandfather to Thomas, Jonathan, and Matthew) and David (and Joy, grandfather to Samuel, Daniel, and Anna). Missed by family Susan and Dave Williams (niece Tracy & Jim, nephew Cory & Greg) and April and Clayton Cox (nephews Devin and Graham).

Stan grew up in Weston and was educated at Weston CI and at Scarlett Heights CI, then attended bible college before completing an MBA at Queen’s in 1971, where he inaugurated the computer science department. He worked with Compassion in London, Ontario before moving to Edmonton, Alberta to cheer for a team that won Stanley Cups and work at AGT through the 80s. Back in Toronto, he became a consultant through the 90s and 2000s, supporting many companies and various government agencies as an enterprise architect. He taught at Seneca College at York University, giving his years of experience and knowledge to new generations of students. He travelled all around the world; Italy, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the United States and many more countries, speaking at conferences and gaining recognition as an expert in his field. 

Stan lived a life of service to family and church born of his faith in Jesus. He served over 40 years as an elder at Eastminster Presbyterian in Edmonton, St. Andrew’s Six Points in Etobicoke, and Kingsway Lambton United. His work with Compassion, Leighton Ford Ministries, the Alpha Program, and Wycliffe Bible Translators (among others) demonstrated his love for the world around him and his desire that they should know the joy he found in his faith. His faith was more than words. He expressed his love for his family and all those he encountered with outrageous generosity, complete selflessness, and constant attention to the details of others’ lives. Stan never missed an opportunity to help those that crossed his path and were fortunate enough to know him. His loving kindness was his defining characteristic, embodying what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. He has surely stood before the Lord and heard “Well done, good and faithful servant”. 

Donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Alpha Canada in lieu of flowers would honour his memory well.

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