WATSON WALTER STEVENSON

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WATSON WALTER STEVENSON It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Watson Stevenson. Watson is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Shirley; his children, Barbara (Gordon) Bowen, Laurie (Wayne) Pawlett, Elizabeth Stevenson and Richard (Bonnie) Stevenson; his grandchildren, Benjamin, Corey, Olivia, Jennifer, Caitlin and Brendan; one niece and two nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Annie and Richard; his brother John and sister-in-law Jean; and his first wife Charlotte Ames. Watson was born on February 27, 1926 in Cap St. Marthe, QC (now part of Cap de la Madeleine.) He attended school in Three Rivers, QC and was very active in High School sports. Watson joined the Royal Canadian Navel Reserves in June of 1942. He served on several ships and was discharged in April 1946 as Leading Seaman. His education continued in 1947 at Sir Williams College, Dawson College and McGill University. Watson worked as a salesman in Quebec for Northern Electric Co. Ltd., Slater Industries and Manitoba Bridges and Engineering Works as Eastern representative. He transferred to Manitoba Bridge (later Dominion Bridge) in 1974 and retired in June 1987 after 26 years with the company. He was very proud of his grandchildrens school and sports achievements. He enjoyed travelling, golf and spending time at the cottage working outdoors. In 2002 Watson and Shirley moved back to Winnipeg after living in Selkirk for 11 years. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. A viewing will be held one-half hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the Selkirk Lutheran Cemetery. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Frank Martin and his caring staff at the Kildonan Medical Centre for their support over the years. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all of the staff on the Palliative Ward of the St. Boniface Hospital for the wonderful care Watson received during his short stay. In lieu of flowers, donations in Watsons memory may be made to the Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 65, Selkirk, MB R1A 2B1 or CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Watson will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends. Rest in Peace. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 11, 2003