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JOHN S. JR., Nov. 14, 2007. Beloved husband of Marion M. Stokes. Dear father of Anne, John, Thomas, Mary Elizabeth, Patricia Stephanie (Daniel Shea) and his stepson Michael Metelits. Loving grandfather of Kabira, Daniel John, Catherine Marie, Kaleb and Leah; also survived by his sister, Martha Stokes Price (John), several nieces and nephews and his former wife Patricia S. Stokes. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing at St. Patrick Church, 20th and Locust Sts., Phila., PA 19103 on Tues. Nov. 20th 9 to 10:15 A.M. followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10:30 A.M. Int. West Laurel Hill Cem. For those desiring donations in John's memory may be given to the Marian Library, Univ. of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-1390, Attn: Claire Jones.
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Mary Clare Wareham
November 10, 2023
I will post again here in 2023 how appreciative I am for John's meticulous research and for the University of Dayton to continue to make it available. We have a Mary Garden at our All Saints parish in Lakeville MN and every year have a Mary Garden Planting Day with the children which includes Consecration to her Immaculate Heart and the Rosary. How awesome that our Good God reveals Himself and His attributes, His beauty to us in this way through nature, particularly in plants and flowers in their order and structure and also their Latin names. John's material helped me in writing a First Communion Novena book for children, I Welcome Jesus. I will remember John at daily Masses during this November.
Judith Smedley
August 14, 2008
May God bless you, Mr. Stokes and may the Blessed Virgin accompany you in eternity! Thanks to you, I not only learned about Mary Gardens but was able to create one! This wonderful devotion and tradition is a lovely way to evangelize; especially to our children and grandchildren. Learning the meaning of all these flowers was an added pleasure. Thank you forever, Mr. Stokes! This was truly not only a work of God but, of course, an inspirtion from the Holy Spirit!
In Jesus through Mother Mary,
-Judith
Mary Clare Wareham
July 14, 2008
May God bless you, Mr. Stokes for re-igniting the torch of Christian flower symbolism in our times...we will pass it on as best we can to the next generation. I pray with you that the Catholic liturgy and devotional practices will again be enriched by the goodness, truth and beauty of God in His created world of nature. I share with you Welsh ancestry (I believe you must be Welsh!) the love of beautiful words...the poetry of the heart and soul, and pray that in our beloved country of Wales, Mary Gardens and Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration will grow together bringing grace and holiness to all...
Susan Snidal
July 12, 2008
Having a garden that is beautiful and full of grace as it reminds us to honour Mary (through Mary to Jesus) is a wonderful thing, indeed.
Thank you and Bless You. May light celestial shine upon you.
Maureen F
May 24, 2008
This site was an inspiration for me and in turn for others to create gardens to honor Our Lady. One can only imagine the garden that John now enjoys in heaven with our Mother Mary !
Rebecca E
April 2, 2008
Dear John,
Thank you for your exquisite work.
I have grown deeper in my faith and my love for Mary through your writings. The depth of your theological insights will nurture many. The treasury of work you created will live on for many generations.
Thank you and Peace Be With You Always!
Jan B
January 10, 2008
I have only recently discovered John's wonderful website whilst studying on a RHS programme in Devon UK and also as a future Catholic convert all being well Easter 2008. His website has been a blessing to me.........thankyou John *
Sister M Jean Frisk
December 15, 2007
We at the International Marian Research Institute at Dayton, Ohio, have respected and cherished the amazing work of John Stokes. His reflections were prepared with precision and faithful testimony to the Christian tradition. We thank you, John, for your love and loyalty!
Jack Brown
November 21, 2007
What a fabulous story of a fascinating man. He lived life
I wish I had known him.
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