CHARLES (GORDON) WATT

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CHARLES (GORDON) WATT March 15, 1944 August 22, 2010 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Gordon Watt on August 22, 2010, in Langley, BC, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Winnipeg, Gord was an avid fisherman, golfer and sports fan. He enjoyed a successful 38-year career in the banking and investment industry before retiring to Langley, where he took pleasure in outdoor adventures. A loving, fun and dedicated husband, devoted father, son, brother and friend, Gord will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elaine Paulson, his daughter Leslee Watt (Brent), his mother Violet Watt, his brothers Alan (Marge) and Bruce (Diane), his sisters, Betty McCrea (David), Janet Watt-Lafleur (Robert) (Wakefield, PQ), and Kathleen Davies (Martin) of Calgary. Gord will also be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Alison, Ryan and Lori Watt, Megan McCrea, Paul André and Marc Alain Lafleur, and Lindsay and Gavin Davies, as well as by other family members, friends and colleagues. Gord was predeceased by his father, Gordon Charles Watt. A Celebration of Gord's life will be held on September 18, 2010 at the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club. 275 Stradbrook Ave. from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For those unable to attend, condolences may be sent to: celebrategord@gmail.com Memorial tributes may be made to the British Columbia Lung Association at http://www.bc.lung.ca/donate/memorial-gifts.html.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 11, 2010