He was born in Bath on May 3, 1934, the son of John W. and Susie Waterhouse Black. He grew up in Bath and graduated from Morse High School class of 1953.
While still in high school, Jack, served in the National Guard for 2 years, and in 1954, he joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country for 20 years retiring in 1973. He was able to travel extensively with the corps, he saw the world, and realized the love for his country. There is no place like home! Jack served in Beirut, Bay of Pigs and 3 tours in Vietnam.
After his service, he was a house husband and owned his own business as a repairman. He also worked for the Mayo & Son Funeral Home for many years. Jack loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting.
Jack was a member of the Bath High School Alumni Association and past president for 2 years; he was on the committee that began the B&W Golf Tournaments to raise money for scholarships for the Morse High seniors. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Bath and was a Past Exalted Ruler. Jack was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Bath.
Jack leaves behind his loving wife of 39 years, Edna King Waterhouse; 3 children, a daughter, Melinda Theriault of West Bath, and sons, Bradley Waterhouse and his wife Diane of Topsham, and Craig Waterhouse and his wife Bronda of Alabama; grandchildren, David Theriault and his wife Julie, John Theriault and his wife Emily both from NC, Jennifer Waterhouse of MA, Bradley Waterhouse Jr. of Topsham, Jake Waterhouse of NC, Jessica Drain and her husband Steven , Kristen White, Heather Waterhouse all of AL.
At Jack’s request there will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made in Jack’s name to the Bath High School Alumni Association, 852 High Street, Bath, Maine 04530.
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