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John Stanton Obituary
Dr. John C. "Jack" Stanton, age 93, of New Smyrna Beach, strong, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, died Sunday, February 1, 2015. Born in St. Louis, MO, son of Robert F. and Ann M. Stanton, he was a graduate of Saint Louis University School of Dentistry, and served in the U.S. Navy, WWII on the U.S.S. Randall in the Pacific Theatre and in the Korean War. In 1944 he married his beloved wife, Mary Carolyn Cavanaugh. He practiced dentistry in Daytona Beach and until his retirement was an orthodontist in Lakeland, FL. Jack is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and thirteen of his fourteen children: Carol Stanton (John Parrell), Orlando, FL; Kathleen Kissel (Harve), New Smyrna Beach, FL; Dr. John Stanton (Carol), Titusville, FL; Mark Stanton (Melissa), McDonough, GA; Patrick Stanton (Ellen), Chagrin Falls, OH; Michael Stanton (Diane), Seattle, WA; Anne Smith (Jay), Orlando, FL; Martha Bellamy (Dennis), Toccoa, GA; Thomas Stanton, Richmond, VA; James Stanton (Kelly), Charleston, SC; Mary Baryenbruch (Dan), Oregon, WI; Dr. William Stanton (Laura), Ft. Pierce, FL; Joseph Stanton (Lisa), Orlando, FL, 39 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 11 nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas Stanton (Dorothea), St. Louis, MO, sisters-in-law Catherine Zahner, Kansas City, MO, Jane Stanton, Mendocino, CA. Pre-deceased by his brother, Robert Stanton, Jacksonville, FL, and son, Robert Stanton, Sarasota, FL. A life-long, faithful Catholic, Jack was a lector at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, member of the Human Services Ministry and the Bishop's Appeal Committee. He helped establish Santa Fe Catholic High School, Lakeland, FL as well as new parishes in Daytona Beach and Lakeland. He served on the Diocesan Board of Education and was a frequent lector for the Diocese of Orlando TV Mass. In his retirement he became a potter and generously volunteered in the ceramics department of W.O.R.C. in Daytona Beach and Ocean View Nursing Home, New Smyrna Beach. He was a member of the Seniors Golf Association, New Smyrna Beach Golf Course. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2015 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, preceded by viewing at Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Hall beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Sea Pines Memorial Gardens, Edgewater, in the Veterans Field of Honor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Human Services Ministry, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 4000 S. Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32169. Condolences may be made online at www.settle wilderfuneralhome.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for John Stanton
March 9, 2015
We are so sad to hear of your dear Dad's passing on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beloved family. May God comfort you.
Suga and Wesley Kanagasundaram
Kathy Mullens
February 10, 2015
My sincere condolences to the lovely Stanton family. What a great man in our community for so many years.
Gloria Garcia
February 10, 2015
Dear Carol: you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during these sad moments. May your dad rest in peace with our God. Love, Gloria
Jane Davis
February 9, 2015
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. John Stanton. He was a good person, family man who will be missed. My prayers go out to all of the family.
February 8, 2015
What an incredible man - husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His legacy will endure forever.
February 8, 2015
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. John Stanton. Please know that the Stanton family will be in the hearts and prayers of the Santa Fe Catholic community. May the love of Christ surround you and your family at this time.
Matt Franzino, Principal
Santa Fe Catholic High School
February 7, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours Mary Anderson,Sharron Probst.
Gail (Weinman) Herring
February 7, 2015
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have fond memories of you and your special family. You are in my prayers for comfort at this difficult time.
February 7, 2015
What an incredible example of a life well lived!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Westerman
Teresa and Steve Hatley
February 6, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. It is our faith that gives us hope of things promised by God. I hope this comforts you. The Stanton family is a great testament to his faithfulness and accomplishments in life. You should be proud. Not many others have done so much in life.
February 5, 2015
Rest in peace, Big Daddy-O. Sorry we can't be there with you; so glad he was a part of our lives. God's blessings to the whole family. Coleen & Stephen Hart
Sharon Schneider
February 5, 2015
Although it was many years ago since I have seen him, I know he raised a wonderful family and touched many lives. My prayers are with him and the entire family. He will rest in peace.
Saj
February 4, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7
Tina Carlyle
February 4, 2015
With our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. May God provide strength and peace in your time of sorrow. He is in Heaven with all Gods Angels.
Mary Knapp
February 4, 2015
As a frequent visitor to the Stanton household during my teen years, I feel so fortunate and grateful to have seen a great model of a man, a husband and a father. The Legend of Jack lives on forever in every life he touched! My love and condolences to the family who feel his passing so deeply.
Claudette and Don Bordelon
February 4, 2015
Our prayers and memories are in our thoughts as we think of the 50 plus years that we have known the Stantons.
Our love goes to all the family.
Gloria & Carlos Pagan
February 4, 2015
Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer, that God above will comfort the entire Stanton Family during this difficult time.
Lynn Ehlis Northrup
February 4, 2015
I am sad as I read that Dr. Stanton passed away. He did my braces so many years ago and was a family friend. To his family - you have my thoughts and prayers as you make it through the next weeks of sadness. Dr Stanton was a wonderful man
Margaret Koos-johnson
February 3, 2015
Dear Stanton Family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dr. Stanton sounds like an amazing man. He will live on in all of you. God bless. May the choirs of angels come to greet you may they lead you to paradise.
Mary Michienzi
February 3, 2015
Although I have never had the pleasure to meet your Dad, Carol I have heard wonderful stories about him. Jason spoke very fondly of him. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy with his wonderful family. I am very sorry for your loss.
With love, Mary Michienzi (Jason's mom)
Sister Ann Kendrick
February 3, 2015
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the extended family of the Hope Community Centrr in Apiopka Florida offer our condolences and our prayers for the entire Stanton Family
Frank Kokoska
February 3, 2015
My Sincerest Condolence's go out to All Stanton Family.
I just love to play Golf wit Jack & Father Bergan it was fun to be with them.& have Beer at the club house.
Now I miss them all May God Bless Them.
Libby Mason Wayne
February 3, 2015
My sincerest condolences go out to the whole Stanton family...Dr. Stanton was a great man, and was a blessing to all who knew him. God bless!
Pat Hart
February 3, 2015
The Stanton's were our only neighbors growing up in the Citrus groves of Lakeland. We had a lot of fond memories of playing ball games and he along with my dad always were a part of it.
Tony Freed
February 3, 2015
While I never had the honor of knowing Jack, working along side and getting to know his son Jim over the years, it is clear Jack was a great father and a great man. My sincere condolences to the Stanton family.
Margaret Herrmann Beaumont
February 3, 2015
Dr. Stanton has been a beloved man in our lives since I was a kid, and later for my own kids. He was such a good example for everyone, including his own wonderful family, and will not be forgotten by his former patients. So glad to have been Blessed by having him be part of my life's memories. Love to all, Margaret Herrmann Beaumont
Jason, Karen, Connor, Jack, and Patrick Preece
February 3, 2015
We have been so blessed to get to know Jack over the last few years and having him as part of our family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He certainly will be missed!
February 3, 2015
Great Dad, great man, great life. We will miss you and cherish our memories of our time together. Love always John and Carol.
February 3, 2015
To all the Stantons: It is with great sorrow that we learn of Jack's passing. A remarkable man with a lasting kegacy.We remember his contribution to Our Lady Star of the Sea and the good times on the golf course. Fondly, Georgia and Joe Keefe
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