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Stewart Lincoln Stokes Jr

Date of Death: October 26, 2024

Date of Birth: October 26, 1935

Biography:

Stewart Lincoln Stokes Jr 1935 – 2024

Stewart Lincoln Stokes Jr., aged 89, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, in Topsham, Maine. For 61 years he was the beloved husband of Nancy Berry Stokes. He was born in New London, CT, on October 26, 1935, son of the late Stewart and Virginia Stokes and was raised in Concord, NH.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Deborah Coco, son Stew Stokes, five grandchildren; Olivia Busch, Sophie and Hannah Coco, and Maggie and Sally Stokes, and one great granddaughter, Adeline Mae Busch.

Stewart had a long career in adult and continuing education and held positions at Northeastern University and Babson College, where he was the associate dean of continuing education. In 1980 he joined QED Information Sciences as senior vice president where he established a consulting and teaching practice focused on the behavioral skills including managing and leading information technology professionals. He had a passion for writing, including the books It's About Time: A Practical Guide to Managing Your Most Important Resource and Time Is of the Essence: The DP Professional's Guide to Getting the Right Things Done, and helping Nancy write an extensive family genealogical history that they worked on together during their retirement.

Stewart was a member of Old South Church in Newburyport, MA, where he served as a deacon and historian. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.