Passed away peacefully, at her home at Roger’s Cove Retirement Residence in Huntsville, on Thursday, February 5, 2015, in her 106th year.
Jean Waterhouse, Co-owner, and Manager of Deerhurst Inn from 1946-1971, with her beloved husband, the late Maurice Waterhouse. Pre-deceased by her dear brother George MacKay of Toronto. The Waterhouse family’s matriarch was a loving stepmother to Bill Waterhouse of Huntsville, and the late John Waterhouse of Toronto. Proud grandmother of Sally Waterhouse of Peterborough, Bob Waterhouse (Linda) of Dundas, William Waterhouse of Vancouver, Tracey Waterhouse of Vancouver, Julie Colvin (Marc) of Calgary, and Jeremy Waterhouse of Vancouver. Great grandmother to Lindsay, Tristan, Braydn, Kyler, Ryan, Brandon, Cody, Brittany, Emma, and Will.
Special thanks to Julie Groomes for her many years of devoted, compassionate care, and to the staff of Roger’s Cove Retirement Residence.
A graveside service will be held at Hutcheson Memorial Cemetery on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 1 0’clock.
If desired, as per Jean’s wishes, donations may be made to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation.
john hartley randles
sad to hear of jean death .Maurice was my mothers second cousin here in England ..as I child weuse to hear from Maurice and jean
Sheila Redden ne Parker
I worked at Deerhurst in the late 60’s and have the most wonderful memories of both Mr. and Mrs. Waterhouse.She was kind,gracious and an excellent teacher.My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Matriarch is a most fitting description.Sheila Redden
Bob McBride
Bill…Sorry to hear about your mother; many fond memories of days spent at Deerhurst. Time and distance won’t let me attend the service, but you are in my thoughts. Take care, from one old-timer to another
Jeannine Colvin
What a lovely picture of Jean-looking so good at 105!What events she experienced in her life.Condolences to my daughter-in- law Julie and the family & friends of Jean.Jeannine Colvin