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John Yep Obituary
John grew up in Braintree, MA, attending schools there. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Biology. John worked in computer graphics and studio production at WPRI-TV Providence and Mt. Hope Community Center as maintenance technician and food pantry manager.
John pursued many interests: fly fishing, the outdoors, woodworking. He was deeply engaged in studying traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal healing, and Native American culture. He was an advocate for the underdog and those less well-off. John regaled his friends with his culinary productions as a cook and baker. He will be remembered as understated, gentle, creative, and quirky. He will be missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Sunday, January 28, 2024, 2-6 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.
His funeral service will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 10 AM in Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy.
Services will conclude with interment in Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
Donations may be sent in John's name to Sierra Club by clicking here, Trout Unlimited by clicking here, or WGBH by clicking here.
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Nancy Green
January 19, 2025
Still think of John Yep, it was too soon. My sympathy to his family and friends.
Karen Hlynsky
February 13, 2024
John was a Friend of Knight Memorial Library in Providence. He would bring delicious baked goods to sell at our monthly book sales. What a gentle soul.
Doug Victor
January 29, 2024
John was a member of the Friends of Knight Memorial Library and he had a garden plot at Peace and Plenty Community Garden, both in Providence.
He is remembered as "a gentle soul", "a wonderful person and generous soul" and " a sweet kind, a gentle man with a good heart and soul".
Another person wrote. "He was one of the most considerate people I knew, a gentle soul who was an avid bike rider and advocate for a saner world."
He helped the Friends Group at Knight set up the BOOK SALE, which raised thousands of dollars for the library, and he was an accomplished cook who often donated his culinary skills to various events the Friends group produced at Knight.
in his community garden plot, some of the hardier plants, like kale, have so far survived the winter.
His kale will go out on the sidewalk Free Stand the garden has created to share garden produce with the community.
John contributed time to the garden to advance specific permaculture and rewilding goals.
He used the mound method of planting in his plot. For those of you who may not know, mound gardening is, as it sounds, literally growing in a pile of soil. The mound creates a small-scale raised bed for cultivating plants and seeds. It's especially good for root crops requiring loose soil and space below ground. For those with small gardens, it's a great way to optimize space.
Many fond memories are held of John. His gentle spirit lives on.
He will be missed.
Doug Victor
for the Friends and staff at Knight Memorial Library and gardeners at Peace and Plenty Garden
Nancy Green
January 27, 2024
Very sad to hear of John´s passing. He was a friend when we were just out of college and later I met him at Mt. Hope Community Center. He was kind and smart and creative. He is missed. My sympathy to his family and friends.
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Walt Buteau
January 27, 2024
Johnny Yep was one of the kindest and calmest people I've known. So, his demeanor was often a sharp contrast to many others in the frenetic television business.
I don't ever remember seeing him have a bad day and his grace was contagious, which is a great legacy to leave. His final words to me many years ago came in an email on his last day at Channel 12. Four words, without explanation. "Don't let them win."
He didn’t define "them," and there were a lot “thems” to battle. I certainly believe I knew what he meant and I never forgot those words.
I wish I could be there to say goodbye to Johnny, but I pray he knows that I never forgot him, his grace or that final message. When I finally take up the art of fly fishing, which fit Johnny's demeanor so well, I will think of him with every cast.
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