John J. Doyle Jr., 86, passed away on Aug. 12, 2019, at Riverwoods in Exeter, N.H., where had lived since December. He was the husband of the late Elaine M. (Sirois) Doyle.

John Doyle

Born in Peabody, Mass., on Nov. 6, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Katherine (McLaughlin) Doyle. John was raised and educated in Peabody and graduated from Peabody High School. He went on to receive his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Salem State College. John was vice principal and teacher at the Center School for 40 years in the City of Peabody. He was a member of the 2nd Corps. of Cadets, based at the Salem Armory and served in the National Guard for 20 years.

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