
John Deignan
John E. Deignan Jr., 67, of Hopkinton and formerly of Norwich, Connecticut, died at home on July 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
John was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of Geraldine Deignan and the late John E. Deignan.
He is survived by his two children, daughter Sara B. Deignan and son John R. Deignan. In addition, he is survived by his mother, Geri Deignan, as well as two sisters, Patricia Houk and husband Gene Houk, and Janet Tate; along with his brother, David Deignan and wife Susan Deignan.
“I’ve been blessed to have an excellent family to love and to be loved in return.”
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