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Donald William Watson

December 21, 1932 - August 17, 2019

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Obituary For Donald William Watson

Donald William Watson, resident of Wembley, AB passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Grande Prairie Care Centre, at the age of 86 years.

Donald was born on December 21, 1932 in Wembley, AB.

He is survived by his family - Son Brent (Carrie) Watson; grandchildren: Laurie (Steve) Rogers, Christie and David (Nadia); and great-granddaughter: Eve. Daughter Elaine (Ray) Aldred; grandchildren: Jenny (Sean) Sanders and great grandchildren: Lily and Kyren, Ray Jr. (Lewina Giles), Catherine, and Rueben (Jen); and great-granddaughter: Louella. Daughter Brenda (James) Smith; grandchildren: Cameron and Dylan. Sister Diane Cole; sisters in-law: Elsie Cameron, Mary Cameron, and Ethel Hockey; special friends Noel and Pat, and Jimmy and Eleanor; as well as numerous relatives.

Donald was predeceased by his wife Louella (2005), father William, and mother Catherine “Kate”.

Special thanks to Dr. Armstrong and the staff at the Grande Prairie Care Centre.

A private graveside service will be held by the family. Interment of ashes will take place at Lake Saskatoon Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Beaverlodge Hospital Foundation (Box 480, Beaverlodge, AB, T0H 0C0) or to the Grande Prairie Care Centre (9705 94 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 3A2).

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  • June 24, 2021

    I was truly sorry to see the passing of your father.He was always such a nice man to all of us kids in Wembley,even after we grew up, he never changed the way he treated people.Always had a smile on hi face for anyone that walked through the door of the post office.. Hugs and prayers from the Carpenter family.

  • June 24, 2021

    Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.Know we are thinking of you and sending hugs!

  • June 24, 2021

    Sending our love and condulences to the family of the late Don Watson and our special friend Diane and family.We remember many good times at the Watson house while growing up.and many years of friendship with Don and Luella. Joan and Charlie White

  • June 24, 2021

    I'm sorry to hear of your dads passing. I loved having chats with him when we were kids. He was a real person with a great personality. A good postmaster also. My heart goes out to all of you. I leave you with great memories of your dad. Norm & Roxanne Dix Mueller

  • June 24, 2021

    So very sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. We are thinking of you and sending hugs. Randy, Tammie Belyan and Family

  • June 24, 2021

    Sending condolences to all the family. I met ur Dad 29 years ago when he interviewed me for a job at the PO. I believe it was his meticulous eye for details that helped prepare me for the job. It was a great pleasure to work with him. (I also really enjoyed ur Momâ??s shortbread cookies that she would bring â??usâ?? for coffee break!) Hugs to all and RIP Donald.

  • June 24, 2021

    To: Brenda, Elaine and Brent Please accept our sincerest sympathy with the loss of your dad. I have such fond memories of your dad always checking on me when I was either getting the mail or sending a letter off to a pen pal. I even tried to be super quiet sometimes but he always heard me and stopped his work to say hi. I always felt welcome in your home by all of you and will hold onto the memories your family gave me. Thank you for that. Matt said your dad always knew who everyone was and would take time for a visit. Again Our Deepest Sympathies. Valerie Sebastian & Matt Dommer

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