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Saddened by the passing of John. A time for reflection, remembrance of shared moments at Nobles, heartfelt prayers and hugs for his family and all who loved him.
Cynthia Knight
June 13, 2025 | Friend
Canton, Massachusetts
DOWNEY, John Cranwell Age 64, of Canton, MA ,passed away unexpectedly, on June 8, 2025. John was a lifelong resident of Canton, MA, who attended Noble & Greenough School, where he was a member of the football and baseball teams and captain of the ski team. John then attended Williams College,...
Read MoreSaddened by the passing of John. A time for reflection, remembrance of shared moments at Nobles, heartfelt prayers and hugs for his family and all who loved him.
Cynthia Knight
June 13, 2025 | Friend
My condolences to the Downey family. John was a good person and sailor. I was lucky to know him. I will miss him.
Andy Efstathiou
June 12, 2025 | Friend
I was shocked and saddened to hear of John´s sudden passing. My deepest condolences go out to his family. John and I were classmates for 6 years at Nobles, 2 of the original 22 members of the Class of ´78, who started our journey together back in the Fall of `72. We sat next to each other during Morning Assembly all 6 years. His sense of humor got me through many a Long(-winded) Assembly. I caught my first TD pass in organized football courtesy of John on our undefeated Intermediate team as...
Charlie Dolan
June 12, 2025
Sorry to hear that a fellow Eph has passed. God Bless him and condolences to his dear family.
Andra Neal Stamps `82
June 12, 2025 | School
So sorry to hear about the loss of John. Thoughts and Prayers to all.
Ben Shenker
June 12, 2025
So sorry to hear Charlie & Chris. Many fond memories at HYC with him. He will be missed by many.
Keith Sexton
June 12, 2025 | Friend
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MHS Boys Hockey
June 12, 2025
Condolences to the entire Downey family. I had the pleasure of working with all of the Downey men at Buckley & Scott in Needham, MA many years ago, and have many fond memories of John. He was a great boss & friend, & his memory will be something I carry always.
Cindy Knowles
June 11, 2025 | Work
Condolences to Charlie and Chris and all the Downeys. I have such fond memories of weekend races onboard Blue Devil and Gambler. Thoughts are with you all. John will be missed.
Scott Murray
June 11, 2025