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John DOWNEY Obituary

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, where he was also a member of the Williams College Ski Team. He subsequently obtained his Master of Business Administration from Babson College. Over the course of his professional career, John was employed with Navtec, Buckley & Scott Oil Company and Weathermark Investments. John was a lifelong member of the Hyannis Yacht Club and an active participant in offshore sailing events throughout the East Coast. His passion for skiing and offshore sailing was exceeded only by his interest in his children's sports events and he was a constant presence at their soccer games, baseball games and hockey matches. John was predeceased by his loving parents, Charles and Jacqueline Downey of Canton; and is survived by his loving children, Megan and John Jr. "JJ"; and his brothers, Charles, Jr. of Hyannisport, MA and Christopher of Houston, Texas. John is survived by his former spouse, Caren Kulevich Downey of Marblehead, MA; and his many nephews and nieces. Visiting Hours will take place in the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street, CANTON, MA, Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 4PM- 7PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Oscar Romero Catholic Church, 600 Washington St., Canton, Friday, at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. Pushard Family Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2025.

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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.

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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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