John Raymond Stoker

86, of Harwich, MA, died Wednesday, July 23rd after a brief hospitalization. Born in Leeds, England, he moved with his family to Cambridge, MA as a young child. A graduate of Cambridge High and Latin and Northeastern University, he worked for Koppers Company and Koch Industries as a sales engineer, living in Massachusetts, Ohio, and New York. During World War II, he served with the 9th U.S. Armored Division in Europe. He retired with his wife to Cape Cod in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Caryl Cardullo Stoker, and daughter, Susan Stoker Donovan of Milton, MA; he was predeceased by his son Jeffrey John Stoker of Cincinnati, OH. In addition, he leaves behind 4 grandchildren, Caroline Stoker Donovan and Dennis Francis Donovan of Milton, and Emily Marie Stoker and Jessica Ann Stoker of Cincinnati, as well as his son-in-law Joseph Jeremiah Donovan of Milton and daughter-in-law Maryann Watson Stoker of Cincinnati. A memorial mass will be held Monday, July 28th at 10:00am in the morning at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church 61 Canal Road Orleans, MA. 02653. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Stroke Association National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX. 75231 or www.strokeassociation.org