Condolence From: Wendy Gulla
Condolence: I just heard of Dr.Stakes passing & wanted to send my condolences.
I was his patient for many years. He was the one who diagnosed my rare neurological disorder & was determined to find out what was wrong with me. Dr.Stakes was a kind,compassionate man, who cared very much about his patients. Just like my disorder he was "one in a million!"
He will be greatly missed! I will keep you all in my prayers.
Wendy Gulla
Wednesday January 17, 2018
Condolence From: Robert Berezin
Condolence: I have been a long term patient of Dr. Stakes. He has been a wonderful, kind, understanding, and loving physician. As a doctor myself, he made everything very collegial. I came to think of him as a friend. I always talked with him about other members of my family with medical issues. His knowledge of medicine was not just limited to neurology. One memory among many stands out that shows what an old school principled doctor he was. I needed an MRI for an issue that my orthopedic doctor wouldn’t order. John was furious and ordered it for me immediately, although he would get a black mark from the insurance companies. The well being of his patients was always foremost in his care. This resulted in a necessary operation that otherwise would never have happened.
This is a very painful loss for me, as it is for my wife and children, who have met him and knew him. My thoughts and feelings go out to John and his family. In short, he was a good man. There aren’t many like him.
Saturday October 21, 2017
Condolence From: Maryanne and Dale Waine
Condolence: Dear Kate, Johnny, Marina & Paul,
Our entire family is saddened by the loss of our cherished friend John. He treated every patient as though they were family. He was truly a compassionate, caring and brilliant doctor. He was a loving, devoted husband and father. He will be missed but remembered by all who knew him. We feel blessed to have called him 'our dear friend."
With love and our deep sympathies,
Maryanne, Dale, Matt, Andrea, Mike and Melissa
Friday October 20, 2017
Condolence From: Yusuf Canaran
Condolence: I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Stakes. I will remember this kind and compassionate gentleman with a smile on his face; treating everyone with respect and dignity; causing them to feel valued. I am honored to have known him.
Friday October 20, 2017
Condolence From: Judie Keech
Condolence: Dr. Stakes will be greatly missed. He treated my daughter with compassion, kindness and understanding for her, not only as his patient but as a person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.
Thursday October 19, 2017
Condolence From: Mary Sassone
Condolence: With the passing of Dr. Stakes the world has lost a disproportionate share of its character, intellect, humor and kindness. Dr. Stakes was unique among physicians. He treated the whole patient; not just neurologically, but medically. He was very kind, patient and generous with him time answering every question fully and never staring at the computer screen. He treated his patients with respect. He was never condescending or patronizing. It was my honor to have been his patient for many years. I am ever grateful for his diagnosis when many physicians could not. This is a painful, devastating loss. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, patients, and professional colleagues.
Thursday October 19, 2017
Condolence From: Beverly Mahfuz
Condolence: My deepest condolences to the Stakes family. Dr. Stakes was a wonderful man and gifted neurologist. The neurology department has lost a great teacher, physician and friend. Bev Mahfuz
Thursday October 19, 2017
Condolence From: Mary Moir
Condolence: My condolences to Dr. Stakes family. I had the honor of working with John at the MGH Sleep Lab, and I will always remember him as a smart and gracious man.He treated everyone with respect,whether it was a fellow physician, patient of his or a member of the support staff. He was a true gentleman through and through. May he rest in peace and love.
Wednesday October 18, 2017
