John “Mike” Dewsnap, age 82, entered into eternal life on April 10, 2026. He grew up in Malden. He studied civil engineering at Northeastern University, receiving both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Through Northeastern as a co-op student, he began his long career in the federal government at GSA as a structural engineer. During this time, he had a short break where he went into the public sector, working for General Cinema. John was a parishioner and choir member of the Sacred Heart Church (Our Lady Queen of Peace) in Weymouth.
He met the love of his life, the late Joan (Dillen) at a dance. They married in 1966, eventually settling in Braintree. He served in the Army National Guard. After his career and his retirement, he moved to Linden Ponds community where he met many friends and participated in a singing group. Beloved husband for forty-three years to the late Joan Dewsnap.
Devoted father of Michael Dewsnap and his wife Faith of Weymouth, Joan-marie Cruz and her husband Luis of Braintree and John Dewsnap and his wife Amra of Medford. Papa to Elizabeth, Mark, Alyssa, Azra and Hana. Brother of Robert of Leominster and the late Frederick Dewsnap.
Funeral from the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home 100 Washington St Weymouth on Wednesday April 15 at 9:30 am. Funeral Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish at Sacred Heart Church 72 Commercial St. Weymouth at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are on Tuesday from 5 until 9 pm. Burial to follow in Blue Hill Cemetery Braintree. For messages and directions, see clancylucid.com He gave to many charities throughout his life. If desired donations may be made in his memory to a preferred charity
As a friend and former co-worker of his son Mike, I want to express my condolences to Mike and his family for their sad loss. I hope they can find comfort in each other and their memories of their father’s life and love.