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Betsey Whitney
July 2, 2024
Today, July 2024, finds the Whitney Family very much enjoying our memories and joys when we spent time with our dear, dear friend John Pye. The 3 children, now adults, would clap when they were little--and we told them John Pye was coming for dinner. They loved seeing John pull into the driveway and would run to the front door. What a friend, what a brilliant man, what a dedicated Egyptologist. I met John at the Museum of Fine Arts many decades ago and we will ALWAYS remember John's participation in our lives. Much love to John, still. --Betsey Whitney and Family
Betsey Whitney
September 5, 2022
Today, September 5, 2022, we are thinking about and remembering our dear, brilliant, hysterically funny and wonderful friend John. We talk about you all the time. We are crushed to have lost you but blessed beyond words to have had you in our lives for many years. You are loved, dearly. --Betsey Whitney
Ann Miller Wynn
November 20, 2021
I remember John when he was a seminarian at St. John's Episcopal Church. His friendship was such a blessing in the aftermath of my father's death.
Kamryn Wilson
July 2, 2021
We always remember the great times you shared with all of us! You were a great person and had a passion for rare books, I´m glad I got to landscape for u in the past, thanks for all John let u rest in heavenly peace (2021)
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Ronald & Mary Wood
July 2, 2020
We remember John on the fourth anniversary of his passing. He had a unique outlook on life, he gave us lots of laughs. In particular was a Veterans Day Weekend to LL Bean in Freeport, Maine - it was extremely crowded & John blurted out this is just rampant consumerism and I reminded him the he sold rare books. John, Ron and I had a good laugh!
Richard Lobban
February 11, 2020
Great scholar and friend who we all relied on, So very sad. So many greeat picnics at his house,
Ron & Mary Wood
July 2, 2019
We are remembering John on his third anniversary in heaven.
One fond memory of John were his notorious pool parties, we always looked forward to them! XO
Chuck Lumb
December 13, 2018
I bought several Egypt-related books and prints from John in the 1990's -- all of which I still have -- and met him once at the annual Chicago antiquarian book fair. This was pre-internet when we communicated via telephone and snail mail. On my own initiative I also remember scouring several bookstores in Chicago searching for rare books that he might be able to buy and resell. John was always kind and friendly and fair and professional to me. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace Amen.
Ronn Wade
December 2, 2018
Rest in Peace my friend. Have many good memories of John as we travelled from temple to temple, tomb to tomb on the Nile and across the country side. My condolences to his extended family. The memories of him we keep.
Kamryn Wilson
May 12, 2017
Rest In Peace buddy
Kamryn Wilson
April 13, 2017
He was like family too me I loved him and he will be missed
November 2, 2016
My condolences to the Pye family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I met John at Briarwood in 1970----he on was staff. I remember him as being so very kind, caring and funny!
The Facebook Briarwood Alumni site has some pictures of John during that time.
May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of sorrow, and may you be comforted by His Word.(1 Cor.15:26,28)
Nancy Pearson Wynn
Birmingham, AL
betsey whitney
July 10, 2016
John Pye was our dear, dear friend. We will treasure our memories of fun times and great discussions with John, forever. Bless you, John, we love you dearly. Nate, Betsey, Justin, Heather, Ashley Whitney
July 9, 2016
Lots of great parties at Al Wolsky,s in Woburn with John. Condolences from Dave and Bette Ziner
Ronald and Mary Wood
July 8, 2016
We were very sorry to hear that John passed away. We had many good times with him in Woburn, Brocton & Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Please accept our deepest condolences. We hope your happy memories help to heal your hearts.
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