John Stakes Obituary
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Pep Rúbies
November 1, 2020
Good evening from Barcelona.
Wish you are doing well.
Today I have gotten the sad news regarding the Dr.
I was ones patient of Dr. John Stakes in fall 2010.
We flew to Boston to visit him at MGH and had few visits at his place there.
He always listened carefully and with extraordinary empathy to my case.
My wife Blanca and I will always remember him and we we would like to express our deepth sympathy to the family.
Best regards.
Pep Rúbies
andrew kwait,M.D
January 8, 2018
I attended medical school with John back when dinossaurs roamed the earth and I will always remember him for his calm and gentle spirit-even during Neurology rounds with Dr. Fred Plum- always centered and supportive of his classmates- rest in peace- I was honored to know you.
Susan Reardon
November 21, 2017
I was saddened to learn of Dr Stakes' passing. He cared for my mother with Parkinsons' for 10 years. He was so empathic, and treated her with such dignity and caring. It was always a treat for her to see him, as he was so kind and empowering. Yet, he was always very honest clinically with her and her family. My husband, who is a surgeon at Mass Eye and Ear, and I referred several patients to Dr. Stakes, as we thought he was the best there was. Our condolences go out to his family, as he was surely as wonderful a husband and father as he was a physician.
Sincerely, Susan Reardon
Susan Reardon
November 21, 2017
I was saddened to learn of Dr Stakes' passing. He cared for my mother with Parkinsons' for 10 years. He was so empathic and treated her with such dignity and caring. It was always a treat for her to see him, as he was so kind and empowering. Yet, he was always very clinically honest with her and her family. My husband, who is a surgeon at Mass Eye and Ear, and I referred several patients to Dr. Stakes, as we thought he was the best there was. Our condolences go out to his familly, as he was surely as wonderful a husband and father as he was a caregiver. Sincerely, Susan Reardon
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Marie Christensen
November 21, 2017
Elegant, witty, wry- HARDLY traits of the average HighSchooler- but that was John, & he was loved & respected for it. At the PHS 50th we were so saddened to hear of his illness, & now, of his loss. "A Gentleman & a Scholar'- the best they come. My condolences to all who held him dear.
November 12, 2017
I was one of Dr. Stake's residents on the MGH neurology stroke service. One day after I counseled a patient who was having trouble understanding his stroke, Dr. Stakes pulled me aside and said, "you are absolutely in the right profession". I don't know how many times I have thought back to that moment as I have dealt with the challenges and self doubt that comes with being a physician. It has given me strength to continue and has reminded me to be true to myself.
I am so sorry for your loss, but please know that Dr. Stakes continues to inspire the physicians he trained and I will be forever grateful to him.
My sincerest condolences for the loss of this great man.
~ Marisa Flavin
Gail Lento
October 26, 2017
My prayers to the family and friends.
Kathleen Williams
October 25, 2017
Dear Kate, Marina and John, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of John. He and I are/were cousins and I hope you remember me a bit from our time in NYC and on Nantucket. My heart breaks for you and all of us. The world has lost a wonderful man. With prayers and love, Kathleen Williams
John DeSant
October 25, 2017
Rest in peace my brother
Sheri
October 25, 2017
So sorry for your lose. I was with John in elementary thru high school. Saw him at our reunion 10 years ago. Remember dancing in 6th grade with hm. He will be missed.
Dave Girshoff
October 24, 2017
Kate, Marina, JohnI'm so very saddened to hear of John's passing.
I knew John in Patchogue, NY, in elementary, middle, and high school, and I'l remember him with much fondness for the rest of my own days.
My profound condolences to you all....
Dave Girshoff
Richard Morgan
October 24, 2017
Dear Kate and John Jr and all John's family
We will all miss John, as we know you will. He was a very special person and was an important part of our life for many years. A wonderful man with extraordinary grace and charm. Our thoughts are with you and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life through the times we were able to spend with John.
Richard, Anna and Charlotte Morgan
Kenneth Sassower
October 23, 2017
Dear Kate, Marina and John:
It was a privilege of a lifetime to have been Dr. Stakes' Sleep Disorders fellow at the MGH, and to have worked under his guided hand in the Sleep Division that he founded several decades ago
To me, Dr. Stakes was my reason for being where I am today.
I was so proud to have worked with him for these many years, and my heart is all the more aching at a loss that can never really ever be replaced.
He was a truly unique man, so unbelievably knowledgeable about his craft, and so incredibly kind and caring to all of his patients, and to all who had the enviable experience to have worked with him over at the MGH.
He was the ultimate conversationalist, and invariably the conversation would shift to his wonderful wife, and the two apples of his eye.
May Dr. Stakes' soul be bound up in the Bonds of Eternal Life, and may his memory ever be for blessing.
May Dr. Stakes now rest in Eternal Repose.
In aching heartfelt sorrow, - Ken Sassower.
Sanjoy and Monju Shome
October 20, 2017
Dear Kate, Marina and John:
We never had the opportunity to meet Dr. Stakes but he lives in our hearts through John who told us about his father and we have felt the great love he had for his father. We have read the great accomplishments of Dr. Stakes and wish that we had been able to meet him.
Our condolences and sympathy to you. We hope that you find comfort in the knowledge that Dr. Stakes will always be beside you to support and guide you.
Sanjoy and Monju Shome
Ida Meister
October 20, 2017
Dear Stakes family,
I am deeply saddened by John's passing; my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
It was a great privilege to serve with him during his long years of dedicated contribution to MGH.
He is irreplaceable: we will miss him sorely. Such men are rare indeed.
Wise, witty, consummately gentlemanly, gentle and so kind, always.
May his memory be for a blessing.
love,
Ida Meister
October 20, 2017
Dear family,
I hold you close in my thoughts and prayers.
It was a great privilege to work with John throughout his many dedicated years of service at MGH.
He is irreplaceable.
I am so grateful that he could pass at home with you all.
He will be so greatly missed.
love,
Ida
October 19, 2017
Dear Kate, John and Marina,
John was a great friend and colleague. I always enjoyed seeing him on Nantucket and sailing in his cat boat. He was a wonderful physician. It was an honor to graduate with him from our Neurology residency at MGH. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Best wishes,
Flint
October 19, 2017
Dear Kate, Marina, and John
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of our times together at MGH and on Nantucket. I will always remember how kind and gentle a person and physician John was
Sending much love
Judy Beal
October 19, 2017
Dear Kate, John and Marina,
It was such an honor to know John. May the many wonderful memories of your lives together be a source of healing. God bless.
Deb and Bob O'Brien
Carole Baier
October 18, 2017
Dear Kate,Marina and John, I'm so very sorry for the passing of my cousin John. He was a great guy and a compassionate sole, which made him a wonderful and loved doctor. I'm so proud of all of his accomplishments but mostly proud of the way he loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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