John Deasy

CHINA, MAINE
John Deasy, age 87, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born in Rochester, NY on March 6, 1938, a son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Bristol) Deasy.
He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and earned his associates degree from Northeastern University.
John married his beloved Christine Stramski in 1959. They had 2 daughters Jacqueline and Joanne. The family moved to Maine in 1973 where John worked for many years in management at CMP.
John was a talented pianist and enjoyed woodworking. A great handyman, there was nothing he couldn't fix or repair. He was a diehard fan of the Boston sports teams.
John was pre-deceased by a brother, Francis Deasy and his four sisters: Elizabeth Augello, Marie Deasy, Jane Hooben and Rosemary Stevens.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years Christine (Stramski) Deasy of China, two daughters: Jacqueline Deasy of New Gloucester and Joanne Preble and her husband Jeffrey "Pete" of Turner; two brothers: Richard Deasy of Columbia, SC and Patrick Deasy of Cumberland, MD; three grandchildren: Sara Wade and husband Jacob Wade, Kimberly Bright and husband Timothy Bright, and Ian Sansouci; four great grandchildren: Forrest and River Wade and Chloe and Jameson Bright and several nieces, and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, November 10th from 1-3 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A private burial will be held at China Village Cemetery Extension, Neck Road, China.