John A. "Jack" Humphrey

In Loving Memory of John "Jack" A. Humphrey
John Humphrey, born in 1944 in Norwich, Connecticut, passed away on June 1, 2025, at his home. He was a loving husband, father, friend, and educator who touched many lives with his kindness and wisdom.
John was the son of Frank and Anna Mae Humphrey and was predeceased by them and his brother, Tom Humphrey. He is survived by his wife, Karen (McGee) Humphrey, his son, Gabriel Humphrey, and extended family including his niece, Marie (Humphrey) Rice, in-laws, cousins, and his lifelong friend, Marc Marcussen.
Jack earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire and went on to teach for nearly five decades, most recently as a Professor of Criminal Justice at Saint Anselm College. John authored or co-authored several influential books, including Deviant Behavior and Wrongly Convicted, and secured multiple national grants to advance research in community justice, violence prevention, and juvenile rehabilitation. He also served as Co-Director of the Consortium on Justice and Society at Saint Anselm's New Hampshire Institute of Politics. He also volunteered with organizations like the Knights of Columbus and Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
John was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox, loved the serenity of the ocean, and he enjoyed fruitcake during the Christmas season. His beloved pug, Obi Wan Kenobi, was a treasured companion who brought him much happiness.
A memorial mass will be held in John's honor at 10:30 a.m. on June 24th at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Somersworth, New Hampshire. He will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich, Connecticut. All who knew John and were touched by his presence are warmly invited to attend mass on the 24th to celebrate his memory.
He will be deeply missed but forever remembered.