DOWSETT, JOHN E. "JACK" of Waterford, passed away 16 March 2020 at 88 years of age. Loving husband of the late Dorothy (dod: March 4, 2020); cherished father of Marjorie Dowsett, Paul Dowsett, Kathryn (Rob) Jamison, Donald Dowsett, Matthew (Jennifer) Dowsett, and Chantelle (Stuart Krein) Dowsett; grandfather of Michael, Christopher, Julia, John, Caitlin (Dustin), Anna, Emilia, Isla, Samuel, LeAnh, Natalya, Cameron, Alex, Laura, Amanda, Chris, Jack, Violet, Finnigan, Jenna, and Lyla; great grandfather of Kayla, Jameson, Bradley, Molly, Eli, and Rowan; brother of Nancy (the late Tom) Lutz, Jim (Carol) Dowsett, and Mary Jane (Herb) Lenon. John was a veteran of the US Marine Corp Korea and earned a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. He began his career as probation officer for Oakland County juvenile court and rose through the ranks, retiring as the Director of the Juvenile Court in 1986 after 37 years of dedicated service. In retirement John enjoyed traveling and would have a dream job as a Disney cast member, something he thoroughly enjoyed. Family camping trips are fondly remembered by all his children. He loved following the grandchildren's sporting events; especially golf. Private services will be held COATS FUNERAL HOME-WATERFORD. Burial with military honors will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.Due to the Coronavirus and per recommendations by the CDC and the National Funeral Directors Association, all visitations and funerals will be private for immediate family only. Thank you for your understanding.