Shawn Donald Waterhouse

Shawn Donald Waterhouse, 41, of Medfield, MA, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at his home. He was the life partner and best friend of Philip Pereira.Born on June 25, 1976 in Plattsburgh, NY, he was the beloved son of Donald Everett Waterhouse and his wife Enie, of North Attleboro, MA, and the late Dianne Marie (Harris) Johnson. A graduate of Brockton High School and a resident of Medfield for the past eight years, Shawn worked for various businesses in the field of computer communications.He was a passionate advocate for animals, volunteering his time and energy to animal shelters, with a special place in his heart for cats in particular. Shawn enjoyed going to the movies, helping people anyway he could, and more than anything, spending time with Philip. In addition to Philip and his father, Shawn leaves his dear siblings: Lisa M. Cook of North Attleboro, MA; Jessica L. Waterhouse of TN; Kayla A. Manor of TN; Joseph F. Parsons of TN; Christine D. Parsons of TN; Deborah M. Edwards of TN; and Donald Aaron Waterhouse of North Attleboro, MA, and the late Kari J. Waterhouse, and their mother, Joyce Waterhouse. Shawn leaves several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.Family and friends are invited to honor and remember Shawn by gathering for a Visitation on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA, immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Dyer-Lake Funeral Home.Burial will be private.A Children's Room is available during the visitation and funeral service.Those in need of transportation to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for complimentary local transportation.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Shawn to the North Attleboro Animal Shelter at: Town of North Attleboro, Attn: Animal Shelter, 43 South Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.For additional information or to send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA 02760. (508) 695-0200.