Donald Waterman

Portland - Donald J. Waterman, 83, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 13, 2018, after a courageous battle with health issues. He was born in Portland, Maine at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary to Albert and Victoria Waterman. He grew up in the Willard Square area of South Portland. He met the love of his life, Beverly, at a dance and they recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. After graduating from Harmon Hall School in York Harbor, Maine, Don enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving four years as a parachute rigger and was a Korean War Vet. He also served in the Air National Guard out of the 243rd Electronics Installation Squadron for a total of 23 years of military service before retiring as a Master Sergeant. He enjoyed his work at CMP as a lineman, then later as a Field Planner; he was a dedicated employee. He was witty, kind, generous, loving, loyal and hardworking. He enjoyed traveling in the States and abroad with his wife. Don was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved all winter sports, and enjoyed working around his home organizing or completing remodels. Don was predeceased by his father, Albert Waterman; step-mother, Ruth; mother, Victoria Waterman; sister, Elsie Timberlake and her husband Paul; and brother, Robert Waterman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly Waterman of Portland; his daughter, Laurie and her husband Kevin Murphy of Gray; and his daughter, Julie Waterman and her husband George Feinberg of Falmouth. His smile, kindness, warmth and generous hugs will be forever missed, but never forgotten. A Visiting Hour celebrating Donald's life will be held from 11am to 12pm on Friday, October 19th at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Memorial Service will follow in the chapel at 12pm. Burial with military honors will be at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. A reception will be hosted at Willows Pizza, 740 Broadway, South Portland from 3pm to 6pm. To view Don's memorial page, or to share on online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to the: Maine State Society for Protection of Animals, 279 River Rd., Windham, Maine 04062