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John “Johnny” Irvine, 66

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It is with great sadness that the family of John Irvine announces his sudden passing on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the age of 66 years. He was born in Framingham, MA on September 20, 1952 to Wallace Irvine and the late Mary Gould Irvine of Hopkinton, MA. John is survived by his life partner, Barry Lee Jones, his father, Wallace Irvine and stepmother, Alberta Irvine. He leaves behind his daughter, Laura Irvine-Courage, son-in-law, Dave Courage, and sons, Adam Irvine and his wife, Sally and James Irvine. He has two grandchildren, Isabella and Olivia Courage. John also leaves a sister, Nancy Mooradian, brother-in-law, Dave Mooradian and niece, Nicole Mooradian.

John started his career as an English teacher then became an entrepreneur, owning several businesses. John lived in Charleston S.C. where he loved the ocean, was an avid writer, poet and enjoyed the outdoors, traveling and dining out and worked as a server. His true passion was building and selling homes with his father.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of John to a Cancer Research Fund of your choosing. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com