John D. Oaks, age 89, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Ollie Yakubic Oaks, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in Lord Chamberlain HCC, Stratford. Mr. Oaks, a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II, was born in Cornith, Mississippi to the late Frank and Jennie Lee (Doll) Oaks and has been a long time area resident. He was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft, and prior to that had operated Oaks Dairy Farm in Stratford. John was an avid bowler and gardener. Survivors include his beloved children Robert Oaks of Florida, Dennis Oaks of Stratford, and Nancy Saksa and her husband Ronald of Stratford, 2 cherished grandchildren Steve Saksa and Jamie Zdru and her husband Jeremy, and 2 great-grandchildren Landon and Ashlie. Funeral services will take place on Monday, March 18th at 11 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford with Rev. Dr. Robert Genevicz officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 p.m.