Stonehill Saddened by the Passing of John Leahy, Former Director of Recreational Sports

EASTON, Mass. (June 2, 2021) - Stonehill College is saddened by the passing of John Leahy, who served as Director of Recreational Sports at the Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex from its opening in 1988 until his retirement in 2016.

John served as Stonehill's Director of Recreational Sports from 1988 until his retirement in the role of Associate Director of Athletics in June 2016. He was the first building supervisor of the Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex and played a key role in its renovation.

He is survived by his wife, Shelley, former Associate Director of Academic Services, and son, J.J., Class of 2014.

A memorial service will be held at the Chapel of Mary on Monday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m., to celebrate John's life.

Please keep Shelley, J.J., and their family in your prayers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John Leahy Scholarship Fund at Stonehill College.

Stonehill College, Office of Development, 320 Washington Street, Easton, MA 02357-6242

www.stonehill.edu/giving