Frank Arnold Waterbury

Frank A. Waterbury of Jupiter Farms Florida, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully July 27, 2024, after a 4-year struggle with cancer. Frank was born in Ypsilanti Michigan on December 21, 1959 to Joyce E. (Thomason) and Robert D. Waterbury.

He graduated from Camden Frontier High School, class of '78. He then attended Lincoln Tech Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana where he graduated with an Automotive Tech degree.

Frank moved to Florida in 1984 with his then wife and son, Bruce E. Waterbury. For many years Frank worked for Chrysler Corporation as an accomplished drivability mechanic. On March 14, 1998 Frank remarried to Susan Knight Pease. The couple purchased a home in Jupiter Farms, Florida where they lived for 26 years. After leaving Chrysler, Frank started his own successful business, Fence to Fence Lawn Service and worked at Jupiter Hardware.

Frank loved hunting, fishing and his airboat. For many years he was a member of the Palm Beach County Airboat and Halftrack Conservation Club. He carried a concealed weapons license and was a strong believer in the right to bare arms. His greatest love was being at home in the farms with his wife, the many dogs that came into their lives, visits with their grandchildren and fishing in the backyard pond.

Frank is survived by his wife, Susan Pease Waterbury; his son, Bruce Waterbury (Christy); three grandchildren, Elliott (17), Devon (10), and Skylar (7); Susan’s children, Amanda and Justin Pease; step-mother, Ruth Hughes Waterbury; two sisters, Dawn (Don) Girdham and Geri Bondsteel; many niece and nephews, Marcia Yinger Horr, Rebecca (Travis) Baker, Jessica, Bridget, and Angel Bondsteel, Brent Yinger (Jennifer), Curtis Girdham (Emalie McClain) as well as several great nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded by his parents, Joyce and Robert Waterbury; his brother, Robert D. Waterbury, II; great niece, Lilah M.E. Baker and his sister in law, Katherine M. Waterbury.

Per his wishes, Frank was cremated, and his ashes will be scattered, via airboat, along the Florida waterways. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to the Palm Beach County Animal Rescue or The American Cancer Society. A celebration of life with be held in September.