WHITEFIELD – John Paul Jacques Jr., “Kaptin John”, 73, of Whitefield, passed away June 6, 2022 while an inpatient at the VA Maine Healthcare System, Togus. Born June 17, 1948, the son of John Paul Jacques and Jennie Mae Taylor, he passed away quietly with little fanfare.

Imagine a little redheaded choirboy, a frightened teenager in Vietnam, a young man struggling to find his way as all were true of John. Later in life he found his purpose … in service to others. Whether as “Santa” at numerous children’s events or in countless motorcycle runs to benefit those in need. He derived much pleasure in both. 

“WHEN OUR ACTIONS ARE BASED ON GOOD INTENTIONS OUR SOUL HAS NO REGRETS”

May this obituary provide some closure to the many friends and family members who have reached out. I include a story I would have liked to share with him …

A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly, the doctor said, “I don’t know …” “You don’t know? You’re a Christian Man, and don’t know what’s on the other side?” The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, “Did you notice my dog? He’s never been in this room before. He didn’t know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing … I know my Master is there and that is enough.”

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