John passed away on Sunday morning, August 7, 2016 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford. He was 88 years of age. John was a lifelong resident of Everett. He was born and raised in the city and he was the son of the late John and Mabel (Upton) Doyle. John attended Everett Public Schools but was eager to get out so he could enlist in the armed forces. He entered the US Navy on February 16, 1946 and he was honorably discharged on November 19, 1947. In 1953, John married his beloved Joan B. (Janes), also of Everett. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage before Joan's passing in 2014. By trade John was a carpenter. He dedicated almost 50 years of service with the Carpenters Union Local 218, working all over the greater Boston area. John retired in 1993 and enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife for the next 15 years. John and Joan enjoyed 25 years as 2 snow birds spending the harsh Boston winters at their second home in Spinaca Point of Punta Gorda, Florida. John will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

John is the devoted father of Barry S. Doyle and his wife Eva of Middleton, Kimberly A. Doyle of Everett and the late John R. Doyle. Dear brother of the late Edward Doyle, Paul Doyle and Muriel Doyle. Beloved grandfather of Cieara M. McManus and her husband Sean of Everett. John is also lovingly survived by several nieces and nephews and his 2 Yorkies, Bella and Coco.

A Family Reflection will be conducted at the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave. Chelsea on Friday, Aug. 12 at 7:00 P.M. Visiting hours will precede the service from 4-7 P.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment will be held privately at a later date.