John E. Deignan, Jr., 67, of Hopkinton, MA, and formerly of Norwich, CT, died at home on July 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

John was born in Providence, RI. He was the son of Geraldine Deignan and the late John E Deignan. 

John’s two children survive him: his daughter, Sara B. Deignan, and his son, John R. Deignan. 

In addition, he is survived by his mother, Geri Deignan, as well as two sisters, Patricia Houk and her husband, Gene Houk, and Janet Tate, along with his brother, David Deignan, and David’s wife, Susan Deignan. 

“I’ve been blessed to have an excellent family to love and to be loved in return.”