John Joseph Wells
Ocean Pines

John Joseph Wells, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 81. He spent his final days as he lived them — surrounded by friends and family and singing until the very end.

Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, on October 29, 1943, John was the eldest of nine children. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961, and served 30 years between active duty and the Naval Reserves. John also had an electrical engineering degree from the University of Connecticut and worked for most of his career at Southern New England Telephone.

Music was a profound joy in John’s life. It was through the New Haven Community Chorus that he met his wife Marion, to whom he was married for nearly 35 years.  John and Marion retired to Ocean Pines in 2002, and John absolutely loved living here, close to the water and family, and building many new friendships. John continued to share his love of singing with the Pine Tones and the choir at Community Church of Ocean Pines. John is survived by his wife, Marion Wells; his children, Christine and Benjamin; his step-children Jessica and Michael and his wife Kim. He was also blessed with eight grandchildren.

A small graveside burial service will be held at Community Church of Ocean Pines on Friday, May 30. A larger Celebration of Life will be held later this summer, where his friends and family are invited to remember and celebrate John, enjoy some apple pie – and of course, sing.