WARREN — John J. Whitehouse, 66, died peacefully April 12, 2015, with his wife by his side, following a brief illness, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

Born Jan. 5, 1949, in Attleboro, Mass., John grew up and attended schools there, graduating from Attleboro High School.

Moving to Maine as a young man, John was employed with Maine State Prison for 23 years. He was proud to teach an auto mechanics class there.

Together with his wife, John enjoyed fishing trips every weekend during the summer. They took great joy in traveling around finding the best fishing spots.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Predeceased by his parents, John is survived by his wife, Roberta Whitehouse of Warren; and three stepsons Jacob, Joshua and Joseph King.

A gathering of love and remembrance will be held Monday, April 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. in Rockland.