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Cynthia Knight
June 13, 2025
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.
Andy Efstathiou
June 12, 2025
My condolences to the Downey family. John was a good person and sailor. I was lucky to know him. I will miss him.
Charlie Dolan
June 12, 2025
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 Fifthies. He was a great classmate, teammate, and Morning Assemblymate.
Andra Neal Stamps `82
June 12, 2025
Sorry to hear that a fellow Eph has passed. God Bless him and condolences to his dear family.
Ben Shenker
June 12, 2025
So sorry to hear about the loss of John. Thoughts and Prayers to all.
Keith Sexton
June 12, 2025
So sorry to hear Charlie & Chris. Many fond memories at HYC with him. He will be missed by many.
Cindy Knowles
June 11, 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.
Scott Murray
June 11, 2025
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.
Colleen Burke
June 11, 2025
Deepest condolences to the Downey family. He was such a nice guy as I worked with him at Buckley & Scott (Oil Express)
Scott McKenzie
June 10, 2025
John just flew the spinnaker for us in the first beer can race of the year last Wednesday, fabulous sailor, Sailed against the Gambler team for years. John will be sorely missed.
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